Opinion

Do Not Stand Idly By

It is because of my proximity to the memory of genocide in Nazi-occupied Poland that I am speaking out against the American-supported Israeli invasion of Gaza.

Film

Online Film Series Spotlights Palestinian Voices

After the Arab Film Festival was postponed, organizers launched a new program of feature-length films, documentaries, and shorts that focus on personal stories.

Art

Ali Cherri’s Muddy Affair

The artist retells the myth of Gilgamesh through a meditation on mud, a primordial material and source of timeless storytelling.

Art

On Getting Things a Little Less Wrong

Climate Futurism suggests that the world’s civilizations must process lessons from its fraught colonialist histories to prepare for future ecological difficulties.

Art

What’s That Weird AI Bird Popping Up All Over TikTok?

The strange and ever-changing “Erosion Bird” meme taps into the uncanniness and inconsistency of artificial intelligence.

News

Averting Strike, Brooklyn Museum Union Ratifies First Contract

The union secured wage increases and other wins just a day before a planned strike deadline and amid an ongoing unfair labor practices complaint.

News

Cuban Artist's Message of Defiance From Prison

"There rises within me a rebellious spirit, that does not allow me to resign myself," says Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara.

Art

A Ceramicist Who Defied Art Hierarchies

Ruth Duckworth’s legacy is an unwavering commitment to clay as a medium that expanded beyond the potter’s craft.

Art

New Hilma af Klint VR Experience Comes to NYC

At Fotografiska, visitors can don a headset and view the abstract artist’s work while experiencing the nauseating fear of falling from imaginary cliffs.

Books

The Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois for Young Readers

The New Brownies' Book promises to provide an experience any child can enjoy, but one designed especially for those of color.

News

The Hidden Costs of Working in the Art World

A new survey by ArtTable finds widespread reports of low pay, debt, and work-related expenses in art jobs, especially affecting women.

Books

Ben Caldwell, an LA Renaissance Man, Gets His Due

KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell takes readers on a vibrant tour through the life of the filmmaker, activist, and transmedia futurist.