Monica Castillo is a writer and critic based in New York City.
In Brief
Preservationists have voiced their concerns about eliminating Lippold's “Orpheus and Apollo,” one of the original pieces of public artworks at Lincoln Center, installed in 1962.
News
As protesters take to the streets to oppose President Macron’s proposed retirement reforms, a number of art institutions have partially or fully closed.
In Brief
Albertina Martínez Burgos, who had been covering the Chilean government’s attacks on its citizens, was found dead in her home in Santiago. Her camera, laptop, and notes were reportedly missing from the crime scene.
News
Dozens of breastfeeding mothers gathered at Mexico City's Museum of Modern Art in protest of discriminatory regulations, while the Angel of Independence monument was vandalized with feminist graffiti and crocheted hearts.
Art
Teens are dancing to messages from their abusive exes, continuing the legacy of artists like Ana Mendieta and Suzanne Lacy.
In Brief
Sundance Co//ab will offer educational videos, webinars, and forums.
Film
The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival shows that while state lines may clearly delineate the South, they don’t neatly define the people living within them.
In Brief
Social media has come to the defense of Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart, which was disqualified from competing in the newly renamed category of Best International Feature Film, formerly known as the Best Foreign Language Film.
Film
Director Jennifer Kent's latest film chooses to recognize the violence of rape as well as the viewer’s personal limits and starts a conversation about them.
Film
Jenkins brings a visual richness to the story, accentuating the emotional undertones of Baldwin’s words.
Film
Jodie Mack’s irresistible travelogue The Grand Bizarre weaves together a kaleidoscopic meditation on how our clothes tie us together.