For a new online project in El Museo del Barrio’s Triennial, artist Lizania Cruz wants to know: when and how did the American dream die for you?
October 19, 2020
Meet LA’s Art Community: Candice Lin Has Been Researching Ideas of Citizenship
An interview series spotlighting some of the great work coming out of Los Angeles. Hear directly from artists, curators, and art workers about their current projects and personal quirks.
A Multifaceted Look at the Long, Accomplished Career of Audrey Flack
Hyperallergic has the exclusive premiere of the trailer for Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack, an upcoming documentary about the abstract expressionist-turned-photorealist.
Glimpse Heaven and Other Afterlives With Films About Life After Death
Here are some entertaining movies about the afterlife to watch.
Open Letter Increases Pressure on Baltimore Museum of Art to Cancel Sale of Artworks
Art historian Michael Fried and former BMA director Arnold Lehman signed an open letter sent to the state of Maryland last week, and a former board member has written to the museum’s board.
The Long, Rich History of Africa’s Sahel Region
More than merely a grand survey of art from the region, Sahel: Art and Empires on the Shores of the Sahara mobilizes discussions around migration and contemporary cultural stewardship.
Learn More About Bard’s MFA Program in Fall 2020 Virtual Info Sessions
Join the conversation and learn more about Bard MFA’s unique interdisciplinary low-residency program. The deadline to apply is January 7, 2021.
Colorful and Loving Murals in Philadelphia Are Inspiring People to Vote
To the Polls 2020 features murals by six Philadelphia-based artists, including a jubilant altar to “our voting rights ancestors.”
Michael Rakowitz: Nimrud Is Now Open at the Wellin Museum of Art
In these new works, including a major commission, Rakowitz continues his efforts to complicate the narrative around cultural patrimony. On view through June 2021.
A Painter’s Sincere Affection for the Heart Ideogram
Linda Stark lends serious attention to the heart symbol, which, like most symbols associated with women and femininity, is easily dismissed and oft-overlooked.