Books
Did You Know That Robert Hershon Is a Major Poet?
I cannot think of another contemporary poet who is willing to expose his vulnerability, worry, and pettiness through the lens of humor.
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Interview
Artists Quarantine With Their Art Collections
“It’s a painting about uncertainty with a tinge of optimistic fatalism — perfect to get me through 2020.”
Books
Missives From the War to End All Wars
Elizabeth Gray's poems seek to discover where we are in the midst of a battle we can never fully see.
Art
Melancholy in Black and Neon
Mary Weatherford’s new paintings confront us with a sense of place, a remembered moment, a hidden story.
News
Confederate Flag Found Tied to Jewish Heritage Museum in New York
The banner was placed overnight and discovered this morning, two days after a violent attack on the Capitol rife with Nazi and white supremacist symbols.
News
US Museums and Art Institutions Respond to Capitol Attack
“We cannot be silent bystanders. We must speak up and take action wherever and whenever we witness hatred and threats of violence,” said Jack Kliger, president and CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York.
Opportunities
Opportunities in January 2021
From residencies and fellowships to open calls for art and writing, a list of opportunities that artists, writers, and art workers can apply for this month.
News
The National Gallery of Art Acquires Quilts by the Women of Gee’s Bend
The DC institution has expanded its holdings of work by Black artists from the American South with a recent acquisition from Souls Grown Deep.
Art
Artists and Curators Share Pro-Tips for Successful Virtual Studio Visits
Eight artists, curators (and yes, even a meme account) weigh in on the benefits of screen-sharing, PDFs, and even personalized Zoom backgrounds
Announcement
Earn Your MA in Curatorial Practice at the School of Visual Arts
The New York-based, globally linked professional curatorial training program is currently accepting applications for Fall 2021.
Art
Immerse Yourself in the Vibrant Bricolage of Aminah Robinson
Raggin’ On is a fitting legacy for an absolutely singular artist who spoke passionately of and to her collective community.
Community
A View From the Easel During Times of Quarantine
This week, artists reflect on quarantining from their studios in Berkeley, Chattanooga, and Brooklyn.