Art
Seeing Ourselves Through Martha Alf’s Paintings of Toilet Paper Rolls
Alf transformed rolls of toilet paper and paper towels into monolithic altars set against a backdrop resembling an Ellsworth Kelly geometric abstraction.
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In a Queens Mini-Mall, an Unlikely Art Show Brings Locals Together
Home-o-Stasis is a community-driven exhibition about the lives and landmarks that make up Flushing’s unique ecosystem.
Film
The Overlooked Student Protest That Changed College Admissions
The Five Demands, now playing in New York, feels more pressing than ever in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
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Climate Activists Crash Hamptons Museum Gala With Calls to "Tax the Rich"
During the Parrish Art Museum's benefit, partly sponsored by Bank of America, organizers called out the ultra-wealthy for “greenwashing” their images.
Guide
10 Art Shows to See in Chicago This Summer
Chicago is a whole different vibe in the summer. Make the best of this season with shows featuring van Gogh, Mona Hatoum, William Estrada, and more.
News
Scientists Identify Oldest Cave "Drawings" Made by Neanderthals
Researchers say that the 57,000-year-old markings constitute "unambiguous examples of Neanderthal abstract design.”
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Behind the $9 Million Restoration of Grand Army Plaza
The restoration of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch is the first extensive repairing of the monument since the 1990s.
Art
Duane Linklater’s Messy Notions of Identity
The Native artist’s simultaneity of diverse references obliterates tidy notions of identity, while being transparently true to his own biography, aesthetics, and heritage.
News
These Are the Most Expensive Museums in New York City
The Whitney Museum of American Art has just raised its general admission tickets to a whopping $30, topping our list of the priciest cultural institutions.
Art
David Amico Brings LA’s Streets Into the Gallery
For years, Amico has driven around Los Angeles early in the morning and taken photographs in industrial neighborhoods of walls and surfaces.
Art
The Sensual Politics of Jochen Klein
In Klein’s work, the critical structure and the sheer pleasure of painting are inextricable.
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Siena Cathedral Uncovers Breathtaking 14th-Century Mosaic Floors
The large-scale floor is an artistic feat, covered in incredibly detailed philosophical and Biblical imagery inlaid over 56 marble panels.