Art
On Grieving and Mourning With Art
Confronted with a new national consciousness around racial inequity, two New York City art exhibitions focus on mourning with varying degrees of success.
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The Post-Communist Cinematic Landscape of Eastern Europe
Sergei Loznitsa's expansive filmography is a great entryway to films from Ukraine, Poland, Russia, and more which grapple with the legacy of the Warsaw Pact.
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Fascinating Illustrations of 18th-century Inoculations by the Inventor of the Smallpox Vaccine
Both Edward Jenner's inoculation methods and the illustrations he made of those he treated were groundbreaking.
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Stained Glass Portrait by Kehinde Wiley Lights Up a UK Cathedral
Wiley’s stained glass panels swap out the religious figures for contemporary Black subjects.
Film
An Astonishingly Intimate Film Takes Us Deep Into the Woods
Filmed over 10 years, Mindaugas Survila’s The Ancient Woods avoids the usual trappings of anthropomorphism.
Art
A Costume Designer’s Beautiful and Grotesque Sculptures
Cathy Cooper’s sculptures fan out with hoop skirts, oversized cowls, and long bustled trains.
Art
Where Do Paintings Go After Their Owners Abandon Them?
People worldwide submit photos of abandoned artworks to Jason Osborne, who began his Instagram account for discarded art in 2011.
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Week in Review: Whitney Museum Workers Unionize; Leon Black Accused of Abuse
Also, dozens of artists demanded the release of dissident Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, and more.
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Opportunities in June 2021
From grants to fellowships, residencies, and more, a list of opportunities that artists, writers, and art workers can apply for this month.
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MoMA Trustee Leon Black Accused of Defamation and Sexual Abuse in Lawsuit
Black did not stand for reelection as chair of the museum’s board following public controversy surrounding his relationship to Jeffrey Epstein.
Art
India’s Vibrant and Idiosyncratic Truck Art
The graceful art form has a long history, but is currently under threat of disappearing.