Art
Harun Farocki and Hito Steyerl, a Perfect Pairing (in Theory)
Where Farocki’s works are meditative, Steyerl’s are bold and loud — which would make for an interesting juxtaposition if the selected works didn’t feel so at odds with each other.
England
Art
My Argument With Andy Warhol
It’s all slightly depressing that we can't seem to get rid of the Warhol itch.
Art
Looking at Textiles Through Women's Collecting Practices
Encompassing both private and public collections, Unbound represents a range of collecting practices and asserts the artistic, cultural, and social importance of textiles.
Art
Joana Vasconcelos’s Bold, Feminist Sculptures Pop Against an English Landscape
Deliberately unsubtle, the central message of Vasconcelos’s work challenges the snobbery of the art world and champions the inclusion of women and outsiders.
Art
David Hockney’s Life in Drawing
The history of Hockney and his lifelong life-drawing itch, pursued now over seven decades.
Art
The Modernist Revolution Along the British Coast
The seven years that a Russian Constructivist and his dog moved among British artists by the seaside.
In Brief
Artist Asked Not to Attend UK Fair Because “Asians Are Seen as Carriers” of Coronavirus
New York dealer Raquelle Azran told artist An Nguyen that their presence “would unfortunately create hesitation on the part of the audience to enter the exhibition space.”
Art
Tate's Bold Decision to Tackle the British Baroque
The political, dynastic, and religious machinations of this era should have provided ample material for a meaty exploration of the relationship between art and power.
Film
The Disturbing, Enthralling, Pitiless Steve McQueen
The serious-minded artist-cum-filmmaker is enjoying a full retrospective at Tate Modern.
Art
An Artist Paints Love and Life in Maputo, Mozambique
Drawn from archival photographs, memories, and imagination, Cassi Namoda's family portraits emanate warmth and comfort.
Art
Painting Clings On
Painting’s funeral was canceled at the last minute.
Art
The Untamed Jungles of Vivian Suter’s Abstract Paintings
While the ecological aspect of Suter’s work is particularly timely, her obvious enjoyment of pure color and form makes her artworks all the more enduring.