Art
The Challenges of Being a Syrian Artist Today
Once artists leave Syria many find that international borders are closed to them as they try to build a professional and creative life in exile.
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Art
Intimate, Odd, and Eerie America as Captured by Alec Soth
Wandering through the various lives visited by Soth’s images, it is easy to understand the political and cultural schisms in our country.
In Brief
Imprisoned Kurdish Artist Pens Thank You Letter to Banksy
Banksy posted a letter written to him by Turkish-Kurdish artist and political prisoner, Zehra Doğan.
Art
Confronting Our Fears of Looking at the Unknown
A new mural by Macon Reed invites us to consider subjects that are “other,” and to whom we don’t have full access with our gaze.
Comics
A Cartoonist on the Pleasures of Painting Big Pictures
Vanessa Davis, who typically works with small-scale comics, talks about the immediacy and pure fun of painting large portraits.
In Brief
The Angry Baby Trump Balloon Is Coming to America
Protesters in New Jersey want to troll President Trump on his home turf with a mini-troll version of himself.
Art
Explore Cyberspace in an Immersive Exhibition Series
Come see what the future of technology holds for the arts, complete with live music and performances.
Art
New Original Works from LA’s Dancers, Musicians, and Performance Artists
Over the next three weekends, residents at REDCAT will showcase their work that pushes the boundaries of their disciplines.
Art
Jeffrey Gibson Challenges the Parameters of Native American Art
Jeffrey Gibson asserts his own creative vision, resulting in a new and exciting dialogue with the future of American art.
Poetry
One Poem by Layli Long Soldier
Our poetry editor, Wendy Xu, has selected one poem by Layli Long Soldier for her monthly series that brings original poetry to the screens of Hyperallergic readers.
In Brief
Mary Anne Carter Appointed New Acting Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts
Unlike other Trump appointees, the new chair of the NEA seems informed and somewhat engaged with the department she will oversee.
Art
Blackness, Portraiture, and the Weight of Identity
Jeff Sonhouse's portraits provide a vision beyond the old identity models, making Blackness constitute a set of keys that let us onto an entirely different playground.