News
How Will the Repeal of Net Neutrality Impact Artists?
Protections ensuring equal access to the internet were repealed today by the Federal Communications Commission, ushering in an uncertain new era.
Paddy Johnson
Paddy Johnson is the founder of Netvvrk, a membership that helps artists get the shows, residencies, and grants of their dreams. She founded the blog Art F City (2005–17) and the public art initiative PARADE (2018–20).
News
A Trump Portrait Contest Provides Some Artistic Catharsis
Winners of an open call contest for portraits of the 45th US president include a photo of a cheese slice draped over a doughnut and a painting of Trump piggy-backing on Putin.
Art
Pleasant Surprises in the Swamp at Prospect, the New Orleans Triennial
Newly restructured as a triennial, Prospect 4 opened in New Orleans last weekend; despite technical challenges and an overly broad theme, it yielded some satisfying moments.
Books
An Experimental Book Tests Our Ability to Perceive Multiple Mediums Simultaneously
Chilean electronic-music composer Nicolas Jaar's project feels like a cross between an art experience and solving a book of logic puzzles.
Art
In Chelsea, Three Disappointing Art Exhibitions (And One Pleasant Surprise)
Finding a lot of forgettable work from renowned artists, and an unexpectedly happy encounter with a classic.
Opinion
Why I "Like" but Don't Love Cindy Sherman's Instagram Photos
Other critics responded rapturously after the art star made her Instagram account public, but their nearly unanimous praise is misplaced.
Art
WTF Is Google+? An Artist's Handbook
Community is enough to make Google+ worth a whirl, but what exactly does the site provide for artists? Conversely, what is it missing? A few initial thoughts based on a week’s worth of use.