Art
An Art Movement Unapologetic About Love and Pleasure
Artists of the Pattern and Decoration movement expanded our perceptions around what is worthy of being called art.
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Poetry
Two Poems From Shrapnel Maps by Philip Metres
Our poetry editor, Wendy Xu, has selected two poems by Philip Metres for her monthly series that brings original poetry to the screens of Hyperallergic readers.
Art
Hear About FESTAC '77, the World Black and African Festival, From Its Official Photographer
The Independent Curators International is hosting a conversation between curator and scholar Oluremi Onabanjo and Marilyn Nance, who captured the most extensive archive of the influential festival.
Announcement
A Discussion Series Brings Together the 2018 McKnight Visual Artist Fellows With Curators and Critics
This discussion series, taking place at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, offers audiences an opportunity to learn about the fellowship recipients and how their work intersects with broader contemporary art ideas and concerns.
In Brief
National Archives Apologizes for Altering a Photograph of the 2017 Women's March
The museum will remove an edited version of a photograph of the 2017 Women's March that blurred protest placards and replace it with the original, unaltered image.
News
Hans Haacke Gets Hacked by Activists at the New Museum
Two hackers, an artist and a graduate student at the New School, interfered with the results of Haacke's visitors poll at his New Museum retrospective to protest the museum's "complacency in capitalism."
In Brief
Actress Ellen Barkin Reveals She Was Assaulted by Carl Andre in the Late '70s
Recalling an incident when working as a waitress at 22, Barkin says that Andre choked her over an issue with her service, connecting that assault with Andre’s alleged murder of his wife, artist Ana Mendieta.
News
The K-Pop Boyband BTS Launched an International Art Project
BTS, described as the “biggest boy band in the world,” announced an international public art project with 22 contemporary artists across five cities. Its first exhibitions opened at London’s Serpentine Galleries and Berlin’s Gropius Bau.
Interview
Meet LA's Art Community: Gajin Fujita Likes to Think About “What LA Was Like, Way Back When”
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.
Film
Erotic Imagination and Sensual Realities Meet in the Films of Jane Campion
In an era where women still represent the minority of filmmakers and sex on the big screen has continued to diminish, Campion’s films — most of which are now streaming online — explore new depths of desire.
Art
Nayland Blake Hosts a “Gender Discard Party”
The artist's 21+ event will feature an irreverent “Gender Reveal Party,” party games, a makeover station, and more.
Announcement
The City College of New York Offers Leading Graduate Arts Programs at a Modest Price
CCNY’s Art Department has nationally recognized programs, distinguished faculty, and tuition stipends.