Art
The Emergence of Aubrey Levinthal
What distinguishes Levinthal from her contemporaries is her ability to evoke a melancholic state that has been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York
Books
Poetry That Pulls at the Seams of Colonial Power and Memory
Enjoy a sneak peek of Perfidia, a new book from Sky Hopinka, which examines collective memory and the everyday impacts of colonial violence upon Indigenous peoples.
News
Art in General, Beloved Brooklyn Arts Nonprofit, Announces Closure
In a letter, organization leadership cited the financial pressures of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as the reason for the decision.
News
Carrie Mae Weems Takes Over Lincoln Center to Highlight COVID-19 Impact on Communities of Color
Resist Covid / Take 6! pairs text with iconic photographs by Weems to underscore the importance of preventive measures, dispel myths about the virus, and thank essential workers.
News
A Short Film Captures the Guggenheim Union Protest on Museum Opening Day
Hyperallergic has an exclusive video produced by the Guggenheim Union about its rally at the museum's reopening.
News
With Racial Justice Orgs Struggling During Pandemic, Surdna Foundation Pledges $36 Million
“We are increasing our spending to give grantees breathing room to respond to the demands of today and make progress toward long-term reforms that address deep structural racism,” the foundation says.
Art
Nina Katchadourian’s Tribute to Political “Roads Not Taken”
An intriguing meditation on the flawed two-party system, the power of Katchadourian’s Monument to the Unelected lies in its ability to confront us with alternative histories.
News
Brooklyn Museum Deaccessions Old Masters to Fund Collection Maintenance
The artworks, which include significant pieces by Lucas Cranach the Elder and Francesco Botticini, are estimated to accrue $2.3 million to $3.5 million in total at Christie’s today, October 15.
News
Simone Leigh Will Represent the US at the 2022 Venice Biennale
The New York-based artist will be the first Black woman to represent the country at the prestigious exhibition.
Art
Ceramic Sculptures That Refuse the Neat and Tidy
Trafficking in fragments of beings, machines, and ideas, Julia Phillips rejects the immediate gratification of simple forms and answers.
Art
Getting Buzzed on the Color Black
Few artists unlock the optical potential of black better than Joan Witek, whose compositions hum with subtle illusions.
News
Pandemic Threatens Program Offering Minor Offenders Art Classes Instead of Jail Time
New York City's District Attorneys warn that unless funding for Project Reset is renewed, the program will have to be eliminated in most of the city.