Art

Newly Discovered Painting by Michaelina Wautier, “Baroque's Leading Lady,” Added to Retrospective

In May, a Cologne auction house sold a painting that is believed to be by one of the foremost female painters of the 17th century.

Film

A Film Digs Beneath the Dandy Persona of Cecil Beaton

A new film explores the visual legacy of Cecil Beaton, who was inspired by a range of art movements and carefully curated scenes that throbbed with sensuality, drama, and romance.

Art

Rick Bartow, the Native American Vietnam Veteran Who Confronted Loss Through Art

The Autry Museum surveys the four-decade career of Bartow, who discovered the restorative and transformative powers of art making.

Art

Plumbing the Depths of Rodin's Classical Influences

Rodin's work is currently on display at the British Museum, with a number of photographs and sculptures included in the exhibition, the main draw being the Parthenon marbles.

Poetry

One Poem by Shane McCrae

Our poetry editor, Wendy Xu, has selected one poem by Shane McCrae for her monthly series that brings original poetry to the screens of Hyperallergic readers.

Film

Stream Mr. Freedom, the Perfect Anti-Fourth of July Movie

Mr. Freedom, written and directed by William Klein in 1969, viciously lampoons both superheroes and the United States.

Interview

On the Origins of “They Tried to Bury Us, They Didn’t Know We Were Seeds”

After the Families Belong Together protests this past weekend, we talk to Greek media scholar Alexandra Boutopoulou on the widely used phrase, "They tried to bury us, they didn't know we were seeds," and its poetic origins.

Art

Psychedelic Rock Band Habibi Performs in MoMA's New Series Celebrating Local Musicians

This week, the all-women rock band Habibi will perform as a part of the MoMA's Summer Thursdays music series.

Art

Artists and Scientists Concoct Immersive Projects at the Wellcome

The Wellcome Collection in London introduces four mixed-media installations in an immersive, collaborative show between artists and scientists.

Art

Black Panther Icon Emory Douglas Speaks About His Art and Legacy

A rare opportunity to see and hear from an artist whose early work retains its power and immediacy 50 years on.

Art

Making the Transformative Power of Words Concrete

This exhibition at the Bronx Museum highlights the reciprocal relationship between historical texts and the art they have inspired. This is a conversation that should never end.

Art

Design to the Rescue: “Period Sex Blanket” Offers Options During Menstruation

This blanket may just change your sex life, and that's a sign of good design, no?