Film
A Filmmaker Explores Relationships to Blindness
Grappling with his own loss of sight, Rodney Evans surveys the experiences of blind artists in Vision Portraits.
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Announcement
Rubin Museum Invites the Public to Participate in The Lotus Effect, a Community-Built Installation
Learn to fold an origami lotus, inspire hope and transformation, and contribute your folded flower to an installation at the Rubin Museum of Art.
Art
Thought-provoking MFA Work From Pratt and Parsons
As part of a series on virtual MFA presentations across the country, we highlight exciting work from graduates of two NYC art schools.
News
Over 15,000 Workers Have Been Laid Off or Furloughed From 810 NYC Cultural Organizations
A report commissioned by the Department of Cultural Affairs describes a grim landscape for the city’s cultural sector amid COVID-19, with a notable difference in impact between large and small nonprofits.
News
NYPD Proposes Stricter Regulations on Press Credentials
The proposal would expand the authority of officers to remove credentials from journalists and bar them from crossing police lines to cover news stories.
Interview
Meet LA’s Art Community: Nikita Gale Is Thinking About the Politics of Sound and Music
An interview series spotlighting some of the great work coming out of Los Angeles. Hear directly from artists, curators, and art workers about their current projects and personal quirks.
In Brief
White House Removes Bill Clinton and George W. Bush Portraits From Entrance Hall
The paintings have been removed from Trump’s daily route to the Oval Office and replaced with depictions of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
In Brief
After Goya CEO Praises Trump, Artists Respond in Hilarious and Dark Ways
Artists have created illustrated recipes for homemade sazón, mashups of the Trump family with Francisco Goya artworks, and more.
Books
Enter the Humorously Awkward World of a “Long-Distance Cartoonist”
Brilliantly paced, Adrian Tomine’s latest graphic novel takes readers from discomfort to laughter in just a few panels.
Art
Fantastical Images of Birds From the 2020 Audubon Photography Award
Stunning photographs of birds might be the balm you need during these stressful times.
Art
Required Reading
This week, Gov. Cuomo's sad COVID poster, deepfaking activists, the fear of being canceled, the 'Inconvenient Women' in Hip-Hop, and more.
Music
Bob Dylan's Collage Artistry
Always a master thief, in recent years Dylan has become a collage artist as well.