Books

Redefining Modern Art in the Muslim World

Though at times a puzzling read, artist Rasheed Araeen’s latest book critiques Western scholarship that ignores Islam’s influence on modern art.

Film

This Is Not How You Make a Doc About AI

Two Sundance films ask all the wrong questions about artificial intelligence technology and its attendant issues.

News

Jack Shainman Gallery Takes Over Manhattan’s Historic Clock Tower

After a years-long search for a new space, the unusual Italian Renaissance Revival building in Civic Center, a few blocks south of Tribeca, was kismet.

News

Artist Emily Jacir Calls Suppression of Palestinian Voices "Part of Genocide"

In a recent Democracy Now! segment, Palestinian artists Jacir and Samia Halaby decry the widespread stifling of pro-Palestine expression.

News

Iowa Museum Plans to Demolish Land Art Installation

The museum cited the "ephemeral" nature of artist Mary Miss's original materials as well as Iowa's extreme climate.

Art

Required Reading

This week, Rothko and Mozart, Black history archives, the evolution of Monopoly, the world’s greatest stereo, and why are so many NYC restaurants closing?

News

Museum Leaders Urge NYC Mayor to Reverse Budget Cuts

"Simply stated — culture delivers,” reads a missive signed by leadership at The Met, the Studio Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, and more.

Art

The Simpsons Make Their Mark in Inuit Art

Nunavut artist Pitsiulaq Qimirpik juxtaposes different spiritual traditions with pop culture symbols in his drawings and soapstone sculptures.

Film

At Sundance, Hundreds of Film Workers Unite for Palestine

Sky Hopinka, Susan Sarandon, and Ken Loach are among the signatories of a letter urging festival participants to raise awareness of Israel’s attacks on Palestinians.

News

Man Arrested in Connection With Death of Art Dealer Brent Sikkema

Sikkema's body was discovered earlier this week in his Rio de Janeiro residence.

Books

Rose Marasco Captures the Poetry of Domestic Objects

Rose Marasco: At Home surveys the photographer's experimentations with everyday objects like shoes, cutlery, and a vegetable peeler.

News

Marina Abramović’s Latest Performance Is Skincare

The artist is present, and standing by to take your credit card information.