Art
Six Black Artists Test the Limits of Portraiture
"The Black Index" at UC Irvine pursues knottier narratives of self-representation.
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Opinion
It's Time to Shift the Power Inequities Among Arts Nonprofits
This is a calling-in to the philanthropic, nonprofit, and education sectors to expand their circles of trust beyond white or white-adjacent executive leadership in order to water the roots.
Film
A Filmmaker Grapples with the Loss of Her Brothers Through Documentary
Currently streaming through MoMA, Sophy Romvari’s newest short Still Processing, exemplifies her tender approach to sensitive subjects.
Books
Black Futures, an Anthology Brimming With Life and Radical Imagination
The new book by Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham considers an urgent question: “What does it mean to be Black and alive right now?”
Community
A View From the Easel During Times of Quarantine
This week, artists reflect on quarantining from their studios in Jerusalem, Arizona, and New York.
News
Week in Review: Indianapolis Museum Director Resigns Amid Controversy; Guggenheim Signs Union Contract
Also, Turkey filed an unprecedented lawsuit to dissolve an arts organization founded by jailed philanthropist Osman Kavala, and more.
Art
Choreographer Alleges Harassment After Asking University for Land Acknowledgment
Yup’ik artist Emily Johnson says the head of the Peak Performances series at Montclair State University revoked the $100,000 commission she was promised.
News
Theater Ensemble Targeted in Turkey for Kurdish Performances; Accused of “Terrorist Propaganda”
“The government views us as political because we believe that the almost 20 million Kurds living in Turkey have the right to experience theater in their own language,” said actor Cihad Ekinci.
News
Alabama Bill Could Prohibit Adding Historical Context to Confederate Monuments
A proposed amendment could make it illegal to put up signs offering historical context on the site of Confederate statues and other monuments.
Art
Artists, Writers, and Curators Share Pro-tips for Boundary Setting
On the benefits of an auto-email responder, access riders, and, most importantly, moving more slowly.
Film
Filmmakers Team Up With SF Public Defenders to Broadcast Stories of Injustice
Defender, which launched online this week, tells the stories that get buried in the news.
Art
Bold Colors and Surreal Compositions Upend the Monotony of Commercial Billboards
A collaboration between We Buy Gold and Orange Barrel Media, Walls for a Cause NYC presents a safer, yet still poignant opportunity for art viewing.