Art
Sean Scully Goes Down a Rabbit Hole
By introducing his motifs into a children’s story, and avoiding any sense of self-importance, Scully reveals another side of himself.
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Art
Mona Hatoum’s Videos Make a Presence From Absence
Hatoum’s early videos confront viewers with the body of the artist as a synecdoche for the collective trauma experienced by the dispossessed
Art
A New Jewel in the Crown of Santa Fe’s Museum Scene
The New Mexico Museum of Art’s new extension, Vladem Contemporary, pays homage to Santa Fe’s past and present.
Art
The Most Biting Memes of the Paris Bedbug Panic
You could say that these bedbugs have a certain je ne sais quoi.
News
New NYC Memorial Honors Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Victims
Over 500 people gathered at the site of the historic factory fire in commemoration of the 146 garment workers who died over a century ago.
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New York City Considers the Removal of Statues of Enslavers
A new bill proposes removing or adding explanatory text to commemorations of individuals who committed “crimes against humanity.”
Guide
11 Art Shows to See in Washington, DC, This Fall
Simone Leigh, Maremi Andreozzi, and a Native art show curated by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith are among this season’s major highlights.
Art
Jesse Brillon’s Roaring Metalwork
Brillon (Haida) breathes life into each piece of metal he crafts, conjuring sacred animals and preserving the legends of his people.
Books
There’s Nothing Punk About Punk Orientalism
Sara Raza’s limited curatorial vision empowers dictators and diminishes artists who are making work that has political impact and carries risk.
News
Previously Misattributed Rembrandt Painting Could Sell for $18M
"The Adoration of the Kings" (c. 1628) was once thought to have been made by a student of the Rembrandt School rather than the artist himself.
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Barcelona Museum Gives Censored Art a Permanent Home
The new Museu de l’Art Prohibit will house a collection of more than 200 artworks that have been removed, banned, or denounced.
Film
Bushwick Film Festival Celebrates Its Sweet Sixteen
The festival is back starting October 25 with a lineup of over 125 independent films.