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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hunter Schafer's Hand-Painted Dress Is a Wearable Mosaic
The design by Schiaparelli, known for its collaborations with Surrealist artists, further blurs the fuzzy lines between fine art and haute couture.
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Shit Hits the Fan for Alleged Thieves of $6M Gold Toilet
Maurizio Cattelan's sculpture "America," a functioning 18-karat gold toilet, was stolen from Blenheim Palace in the UK in 2019.