Art
Looking Back on Decades of Making Feminist Art in Mexico
Magali Lara and Mónica Mayer are both featured in Radical Women at the Brooklyn Museum, and on Friday they'll discuss the rise of politically outspoken art in Mexico in the 1970s.
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Performance
As Governments Build Walls Between Us, Tapping into the Creative Potential of Destruction
Summoning within her own body the necessary force to make the assemblage crumble, Foulkes transforms the dancer-sculpture duet into an aerial mosh pit.
Books
An Artist's Portrait of State Violence in a Contested Corner of Turkey
Originally conceived as a video monument project, Still Life is a book that juxtaposes the Roboski families with the Turkish government’s war on terror.
Announcement
ICP and Eyebeam Present a Symposium on Vision, Technology, and Justice
VISION AND TECHNOLOGY: toward a more just future is a free symposium tackling contemporary issues around representation and new media practices
Art
A New Museum Chronicles Niagara Falls’ Pivotal Role in the Underground Railroad
The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center tells the stories of those who sought freedom — and those who helped them get there.
Art
Newly Digitized Collection of Early 20th-Century Lakota Drawings Tells a Curious History
The collection has been digitized by the Newberry Library, as part of its new open access policy.
Art
“I Wanted to Make Art that Told a Story”: Alison Saar on Her Eloquent Sculptures
At her home and studio, Saar elaborates on her powerfully direct stories, particularly as they pertain to the African American experience.
Guide
Your Concise Guide to Frieze Week 2018
As Frieze and TEFAF go head-to-head, eight other fairs or fair-like endeavors are vying for your attention (and time, and money) this week.
Art
Researchers Believe They've Identified the World's Oldest Tattoo Kit
The findings lend insight into ancient Native American inking traditions.
Announcement
Christine Borland, Sam Durant, and Mark Leckey Discuss Sculpture and Authorship at Nasher Prize Dialogues
The discussion, organized in partnership with Common Guild, will be held on May 2 at the Trades Hall of Glasgow and livestreamed on Facebook.
Art
From Farming to Ethics, How the Ancient World Lived Sustainably
Historians explore older methods of sustainable living, from Ancient Greece to the Mayan Civilization.
News
Protesters Occupy Brooklyn Museum Atrium, Demanding Decolonization Commission
Over 60 protesters from 20 community groups rallied at the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden demanding the beloved institutions play a role in safeguarding their local communities.