Books
Some of the Best Art Books of 2020
Abstractions, illusions, DIY concoctions, museums touting their collections, and other holiday confections.
Latest
Books
A Poet Who Wrote the Way Abstract Expressionists Painted
Barbara Guest stands apart as a radical traditionalist, committed to poetry’s clairvoyant, mythical potentials.
Opportunities
Opportunities in December 2020
From job opportunities to grants, fellowships, and open calls, a list of opportunities that artists, writers, and art workers can apply for this month.
Art
At Bus Stops Around San Francisco, Radiant Photos of the City’s LGBTQ Communities
Marcela Pardo Ariza’s thoughtful intervention centers community and chosen family as generational roots within queer communities, one giving life to another.
News
Egyptian Model Arrested Over “Inappropriate” Photoshoot at Archaeological Site
Salma El-Shimy cheekily referenced Egyptian rulers Nefertiti and Cleopatra in several posts on her social media platforms.
News
Over 200 Literary Figures Sign Open Letter to Poets House Leadership After Abrupt Layoffs
Poets, writers, and artists are calling on the nonprofit’s board to “reconsider and reverse the firings” and “commit to dignified working conditions.”
Art
Michael Clark: Choreographer, Club Kid, and Collaborator Extraordinaire
Cosmic Dancer casts Clark as an artist who refuses to be pinned down by a single discipline or style, though its kaleidoscopic approach occasionally loses sight of Clark himself.
Announcement
Cornell University's MFA Program Supports Interdisciplinary and Medium-Specific Practices
Applications for the Master of Fine Arts at the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning are due by January 7, 2021.
News
Archaeologists Discover Eight Miles of Prehistoric Rock Art, “the Sistine Chapel of the Ancients”
Tens of thousands of paintings of animals and humans, made up to 12,600 years ago, were found along the Guayabero River in the Colombian Amazon.
Film
The Battle Against COVID-19 in Wuhan
Following healthcare workers during the early months of the pandemic, the film 76 Days draws an inspiring picture of collective effort to fight disaster.
Community
A View From the Easel During Times of Quarantine
This week, artists reflect on quarantining from their studios in Los Angeles, Evanston, IL, and Troy, NY.
News
Week in Review: Tate and Philadelphia of Museum Cut Workforce; French Bill Sparks Massive Protests
Also, artists and architects are advocating for the removal of Philip Johnson’s name from the Museum of Modern Art, and more.