Opinion
A Rehang of Hopper’s Iconic “Nighthawks” Changes the Game
Psychologically, the work of both Gertrude Abercrombie and Hughie Lee-Smith enhance the otherworldly isolation of “Nighthawks.”
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Film
Arthur Jafa’s Medley of Joy Everlasting Versus Hell on Earth
The video installation akingdoncomethas is an epic montage of sermons and performances from Black churches.
News
After Backlash, SVA Galleries Withdraws From Show Accused of "Exploiting Ukrainian Pain"
An open call for submissions to the show said artworks could not contain documentary images of the war and highlighted the experience of Russian artists.
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NASA Spots a Massive Debris Cloud Created by Smashing Celestial Bodies
This is possibly the most excited the scientific community has ever been about dust.
Art
South Asian and Modern Queer Aesthetics Merge in Visually Sumptuous Art
Jaishri Abichandani's first museum survey challenges visitors to take in the full breadth of her artwork — as well as her activism and community engagement.
Art
The Art of a Haunted United States
Even for viewers who don’t believe in ghosts, spirits, or alien life, the works in Supernatural America possess their own power.
Art
Native-Inspired Haute Couture Fashion Prepares for a Big Year
Fashion designer Patricia Michaels prepares for SWAIA’s centennial.
Art
The Never-Ending Storytelling of Native American Jewelry and Its Makers
Two artists exemplify the power of storytelling at the center of Native American art.
Opinion
For the Love of Murderous Women
In a recent episode on Aileen Wuornos in the docuseries, Catching Killers, one talking head investigator is baffled by her actions, but I understand her deeply.
Art
From Ancient Egypt to Teotihuacán, Centuries-Old Palettes Illuminate the Role of the Painter
Despite all of the ancient painted objects in our museums, it’s rare to see an actual paint set.
News
Antiquities Expert Calls on Getty Museum to Repatriate Ancient Artwork
A researcher is calling on the LA museum to return the fresco fragment, claiming it was linked to Robert E. Hecht Jr., who was accused of trafficking in looted art.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Proposes Slashing Culture Funds by $72 Million
If approved, it would be a major hit for the DCLA, which would have its overall budget cut by a third in 2023.