Art
How James Luna Exposed the Mechanisms of American Racism
Luna was preoccupied with self-presentation in a society that, in its pursuit of whiteness, has never been able to recognize Native Americans as individuals.
James Luna
Art
Remembering James Luna, Who Gave His Voice and His Body to Native American Art
Luna’s unexpected passing at the age of 68 interrupted a steady flow of thoughtful and provocative performance art.
Books
All the Feelings: Jennifer Doyle’s 'Hold It Against Me'
What is included in the field of a work of art? The medium may be painting or performance, the subject matter may be landscapes or the death of a lover, and the aesthetics may come from a particular tradition or vein of art. But beyond that, when we discuss a work of art, what else can or should be