Books
A Medieval Mystic as a Muse for Two Poets
Some 600 years later, Margery Kempe’s disquieting sobs continue to confound and provoke.
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Artist and Bird Rehabilitator Protests “Animal Cruelty” at LA Gallery
The opening of Ariana Papademetropolous’s solo exhibition included the release of domestic doves into the city, where they are susceptible to predators and malnourishment.
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In Response to Backlash, Mexico City Reverses Decision on Artist to Replace Columbus Statue
Many had protested Reyes's appointment, calling for the project to involve Indigenous artists and incorporate their proposals.
Books
For Masahisa Fukase, Cats Were Much More Than Cute
Fukase’s obsession with photographing the people he was close to overwhelmed his subjects and eventually drove them away — so he turned to cats.
Art
Shahzia Sikander Draws the Immeasurability of Women
The artist uses her technical and artistic gifts to render a clear vision of women who defy stereotypes.
Books
An Artist Excavates Her Family’s Pre-Holocaust Story
Sara Davidmann explores the space between what we can know about one of the darkest moments in human history and what is impossible to recover.
Opinion
Shakespeare in the Park with an All-Black Cast is Still Played Out
Is it possible to revere the long illustrious history of Shakespeare in the Park, which includes fine Black actors such as James Earl Jones, while also suggesting it may no longer serve a changing city?
News
Scientists Create the First Complete Map of the World's Coral Reefs
The project utilized 2.25 million satellite images of shallow coral reefs around the globe.
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Baltimore Museum of Art Wants to Reimagine Itself "From Scratch"
After facing backlash for its plan to de-accession major works, the BMA will consult with community members to reinvent its role.
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The Best Thing About This Year’s Met Gala Are the Memes
The Met Gala moved forward last night with the laughably dystopian theme of “American Independence.”
Art
The Indigenous and Female Roots of Harvesting Flax
Christine Borland looks at one of the oldest known forms of fabric in the world.
Art
This Brooklyn Subway Station Is a Portal Into Marcel Dzama's Surrealist Universe
The permanent installation in Williamsburg features anthropomorphic moons and suns, watching over wild, celebratory scenes.