Art
Vera Neumann, the Artist Who Transformed Her Paintings Into Wearable Objects
“I’m an artist who prefers to paint things for people rather than for walls,” Neumann explained in 1971.
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Art
The Urgent and Necessary Images of Shahidul Alam
At the Rubin Museum of Art, Truth to Power spotlights Alam's tireless documentation of over 40 years of struggle and change in his native Bangladesh.
Art
The Ornate Objects of Early European Technology
At the Metropolitan Museum, Making Marvels: Science and Splendor at the Courts of Europe makes clear Europe’s obsession with technological and scientific advancement between 1550 and 1750.
Art
A Multidisciplinary Tribute to the Archetype of the Woman Traveler
Starting January 23, Women In Public will explore themes of place and wandering with a focus on the female experience, featuring screenings, a lecture, and a workshop.
In Brief
Critics Say Facebook's Measures to Limit Manipulated Videos Are Insufficient
"Facebook wants you to think the problem is video-editing technology, but the real problem is Facebook’s refusal to stop the spread of disinformation," said Drew Hammill, a spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Art
Fernanda Gomes Creates a Surreal Domestic Space With Her Abstractions
Gomes, who lives in Rio de Janeiro, often works from home, where daily, mundane objects are not distinguished from sculptural pieces.
Poetry
Two Poems by Esther Lin
Our poetry editor, Wendy Xu, has selected two poems by Esther Lin for her monthly series that brings original poetry to the screens of Hyperallergic readers.
Art
Art and Creative Acts That Were Censored in 2019
Freedom of speech and creativity continued to face acute threats in 2019, but artists and curators continue to be at the forefront of the dangerous but necessary work of driving social change.
Film
50 Years Later, Watching Jimi Hendrix Onstage (On Film)
I’ve often forgotten Hendrix’s impact on me, but attending a fleeting screening of Gerry Goldstein’s long-unreleased The Jimi Hendrix Experience: The Royal Albert Hall in the titular venue presented a rare opportunity to experience those feelings afresh.
News
Trump Walks Back His Threats to Strike Iran's Cultural Sites
Meanwhile, leaders of cultural institutions have condemned the president's threats, and Iranians responded with a hashtag campaign celebrating their country's cultural treasures.
News
Make Your Own Experimental Film Out of GIFs and Philip Glass
Rico Monkeon's "Gifaanisqatsi" uses the score from the classic documentary Koyaanisqatsi and random GIFs to generate mesmerizing custom montages.