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Feeling Vulnerable in Uniform
Two shows in Chelsea look at conformity, the uniform and the limits of masculinity. Catherine Opie photographs boys in athletic gear while Ian Davis paints herds of men in suits.
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Comfort in Limbo
If you find yourself at the Museum of Arts and Design this spring, be sure to check out its survey of unsettling quasi-documentary videos by Julika Rudelius, titled What Is on the Outside. The pieces, which were created by Rudelius between 2001 and 2010, range in length from three to 29 minutes, and
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Speechless: Arne Quinze at Vicky David Gallery
Speechless is an evolving series that reviews, discusses and/or comments on art works and exhibitions using images, screenshots, videos and other visuals.
Opinion
Painting the Vibe of the City Through Data
LOS ANGELES — Every city has a mood, a vibe and Lu Xinjian's City DNA series tries to capture it.
Opinion
Why I Love Twitter … and @DKleinGallery @BetsyEby @TheBoBartlett and @Alyssamonks
From Twitter to real life. My story.
Opinion
A Space to Play, Literally, with Materials and Shape
LOS ANGELES — There are giant balloons at the Pacific Design Center (PDC). And if you can make your way bravely past them, you'll come across rolls of Tyvek strung around the walls, and a few skirts, capes and shawls that you can throw around yourself.
Opinion
Photos from the Margins of Chinese Cities
LOS ANGELES — One thing many Americans notice about first-tier Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai is that there are very few homeless people. Indeed, life on the margins in major Chinese cities often means life literally on the margins, away from the public eye.
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Join Our Twitter Conversation with the AGO Today at 11am EST
Today, join the Art Gallery of Ontario and Hyperallergic at 11 am EST for an hour-long Twitter discussion about public art.
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Art Rx
This week, go see performance in Bushwick, help the homeless of Greenpoint, learn about a new wave of feminist art, check out video art from Berlin, listen to Rhizome's major tech art meeting of the minds and explore the remains of a secret performance … and that's not all.
Opinion
Photos of Couples Switching Outfits
LOS ANGELES — Some couples start to dress and look like each other over time, adopting each other's personal styles and looks. Vancouver photographer Hana Pesut has set out to explore that visual relationship.
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Putting the FUN in New York Nightlife
Club kids (and their art world fans) rejoice! The Museum of Arts and Design's FUN Fellowships have announced their new round of grantees.
Opinion
Why Grammar Matters in Street Art
Street artist Above intended to make a strong anti-blood diamond statement with a mural on the facade of Johannesburg's largest diamond exporter but it just sounds sexist.