Art
The Sweet Pain of Saint Francis
What of Saint Francis, that selfless feeder of the birds and the animals? Does he not deserve to be remembered benignly?
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Art
Alexis Rockman Depicts the Ominous Beauty of Glaciers and Shipwrecks
Rockman renders crashing ships invisible behind clouds of snow.
Art
Raven Halfmoon's Monuments to Mothers
Sculpting voluptuous figures with richly dynamic surfaces creates a shared humanity between Halfmoon, the artwork, and the viewer.
Interview
D’Angelo Lovell Williams’s Nuanced Vision of Black Queer Love
The Brooklyn-based nonbinary artist discusses their recent foray into weaving and how photographs can challenge the seemingly static images in our minds.
News
A Peek Into London’s Newly Reopened National Portrait Gallery
After a three-year, $52M renovation, the museum hopes a more diverse artwork offering will draw visitors, but many challenges lie ahead.
News
MFA Programs in LA See Enrollment Dip as Costs Rise
The programs, often considered a foundation for a career in the arts in the US, are still popular, but many are questioning whether they can be sustainable.
News
Artists Denounce Supreme Court’s Ruling on Affirmative Action
Cultural workers and institutions are sharing their reactions to the decision, which makes it unlawful for colleges to consider race as a factor in admissions.
Art
Henry Taylor Unravels the Fabric of White Supremacy
The artist’s show at the Fabric Museum and Workshop in Philadelphia features works that investigate the racist history of tartan plaid.
Interview
Everest Pipkin on the Utopian Potential of Gardens
The trans nonbinary artist, writer, and game designer employs data as their medium to expand on the broader “garden” and the often violent ways in which we preserve its beauty.
Art
Every Dog Has Its Portrait
A little like dogs themselves, Portraits of Dogs at the Wallace Collection is a complimentary companion piece to the human story.
Art
10 Art Shows to See in LA This July
This month: Martha Alf, Kenzi Shiokava, Pedro Reyes, Hélio Melo with Alison Saar, and more.
Film
If Only Lynch/Oz Had More of a Brain
Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary would seem a must-see for fans of the yellow brick road or the Great Northern Hotel of Twin Peaks. If only.