Books
A Big-Tent Vision of Feminist Art That’s Still a Bit Too Small
Mothers of Invention tells the story of how the movements, media, and styles of the past 50 years were inspired by feminism — through mostly White artists.
Latest
Film
Look Into My Eyes Is an Intimate Portrait of Psychic Healing
Uninterested in proving anything definitively, this film instead asserts the complicated humanity of psychic healers, their clients, and the practice itself.
News
Rembrandt Painting Found in Attic Sells for Over $1M
It may be the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in Maine.
News
What’s Going On With Berlin’s Pergamonmuseum?
A report by Der Spiegel identified a pattern of “planning chaos” delaying the institution’s costly renovation project.
News
Dissident Artist Gao Zhen Arrested in China
The artist is charged with “defamation” of the country’s former Great Leader, Chairman Mao Zedong.
News
Newport Art Museum Left Without a Single Curator After Layoffs
Former employees who spoke to Hyperallergic expressed concern about the Rhode Island institution’s work culture and new “guest curator approach.”
Opportunities
Opportunities in September 2024
Residencies, grants, and open calls from the City of Melbourne, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.
Books
Inside the Life of the Father of Modern Anatomy
A new book on Andreas Vesalius humanizes the 16th-century scientist by focusing on his creative approaches and small frustrations.
Art
Rosemary Meza-DesPlas Draws on the Power of Hair
“Drawing” with her own hair, the artist addresses cultural stereotypes and sociopolitical issues including feminism, personal agency, and aging.
Art
Robert Earl Paige’s Colorful Textile Worlds
The 87-year-old artist is having one of those rare the-art-world-is-paying-attention moments, and it feels joyful and deserved.
Guide
15 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This Fall
The city’s arts scene is in full swing again, with Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, queer science fiction, light in Medieval Europe, Christina Ramberg’s fragmented figuration, and more.
Books
Agnès Varda, Pragmatic Dreamer
The first major biography of the film director, screenwriter, artist, and photographer is scrupulous and affectionate.