News
How an Oversight in Public Arts Policy Caused a Kerfuffle in Palo Alto
The case emphasizes the importance of clear formal agreements between public art commissions and artists.
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In Brief
Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Dawoud Bey, and Trevor Paglen Among This Year’s MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grantees
The annual award to given to individuals who have "shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction."
Art
How Three Photojournalists Documented the Aftermath of 38 Years of Political Turmoil in Taiwan
An exhibition looks at photographs from a period of political awakening after a troubling era known as the "White Terror" in Taiwan.
Announcement
Bard Graduate Center Presents A Festival Exploring the Cultural Worlds of South Asia
Curated by historian Sugata Ray, Lahore on my Mind unites thinkers, curators, and artists, from the United States, Europe, and South Asia.
Art
Glenn Ligon and Hilton Als Talk Color at LA's Underground Museum
For the Underground Museum's ongoing discussion and performance series, Ligon and Als will talk about the impact of color in art and in the world.
Opinion
Artist Omer Fast's Take on Chinatown Angers Community Organizations
Fast's seemingly derelict interpretation of Chinatown businesses has drawn ire from local groups.
Art
Karen Finley's "The Expanded Unicorn Gratitude Mystery," a Fantastical Look at the Political Landscape
Karen Finley continues to tackle important issues and turns her attention to politics today.
Books
A Mysterious 17th-Century Artist Who Saw Visions in Firewood's Rings
In What Heaven Looks Like art historian James Elkins imagines the artist behind a series of 17th-century visions painted from the ends of firewood logs.
Art
In Chelsea, Three Disappointing Art Exhibitions (And One Pleasant Surprise)
Finding a lot of forgettable work from renowned artists, and an unexpectedly happy encounter with a classic.
History
UC Berkeley Uses Optical Scanning to Recover Indigenous Voices from Wax Cylinders
Among the wax cylinders in UC Berkeley’s Hearst Museum of Anthropology are songs and spoken-word recordings in 78 indigenous languages of California.
News
Displaying Kaepernick's Jersey, MoMA Threads Together Art, Fashion, and Politics
Of the iconic fashion pieces in MoMA's exhibition Items: is Fashion Modern? no item may be more important or salient to our contemporary politics than Colin Kaepernick’s jersey.
Art
Delicate Paintings from Drag Icon Vaginal Davis Meet Monumental Sculpture From Louise Nevelson
With 20 tiny paintings and one hefty sculpture, an unexpected pairing of artists offers a nuanced take on femininity.