News
New Public Art by Jim Hodges Offers Hurried Commuters a Moment of Reflection at Grand Central
The expansive installation, created by artist Jim Hodges, was made of more than 5,000 separately cut pieces of colored glass.
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Film
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, a Portrait of Black Masculinity Among Blues Musicians
Despite the title, Netflix’s adaptation of August Wilson’s play is not about the legendary singer, but the men around her.
Art
The Swirling, Sensual Dystopias of TARWUK
At Martos Gallery, the collaborative duo imparts the solace of companionship among the cracks and crags of their mythical wasteland.
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The "End of Truth" Under the Trump Administration
The Bronx Documentary Center's latest exhibition examines the ongoing degradation of media standards in the US.
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In Miami, an Incubator Trains Artists to Be Business-Savvy
The pandemic has had severe effects on the livelihoods of artists across the US, but a new incubator at Florida International University helps artists develop business skills before graduation.
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Through Augmented Reality, This Artist’s Poster Comes to Life
The poster by Adana Tillman is animated as a 3D-image, allowing spectators to add elements to the artwork, change colors, and create their own designs.
Film
New Years Movies to Stream For Auld Lang Syne
Happy New Year! From a Swedish horror film to a classic romcom, here are some appropriate picks for the occasion.
Art
Diego Rodriguez-Warner’s Swirling, Curvilinear Compositions Leave No Surface Undecorated
In Horror Vacui, the artist’s works exude depth and dynamism, turning what might be mayhem into compelling narratives.
Books
Roni Horn’s Memories and Meditations About Weather
Prosaic and profound, Horn’s book "Island Zombie" feels like standing before art again.
Art
Required Reading
This week, Langston Hughes's Xmas postcards, why we need a Latinx museum, disability in art conservation, the world's most stolen painting, and more.
Books
This Be the Verse: Our Favorite Poetry Books of 2020
John Yau and Albert Mobilio select a few choice titles from the past year.
Art
The Year Without Art, 2020
Every individual loss carries the resonance of collective loss, the ripple of disappearance.