Art
Käthe Kollwitz’s Profoundly Human Art
As images of violence have become more ubiquitous, it’s a devastating testament to Kollwitz's artistry that her works are still so moving.
New York
Art
Inside Brooklyn’s Very Own Immersive “Clown Cult”
The bi-monthly variety show gathers both newcomers and veterans of the craft to help participants discover “the power in cringe.”
Art
Xingzi Gu’s Dreamlike Portraits of Youth
The tension between moments of quiet joy and inevitable calamity in Gu's ethereal portraits is riveting.
Art
Hugh Hayden Should Cut the Crap
The artist’s latest show belongs in the toilet — and that’s exactly where he put it.
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Announcement
Bard MFA Presents the Class of 2025 Thesis Exhibition
Off Site showcases the culminating work of third-year MFA candidates in two Hudson, New York, venues on July 11–21.
Art
What’s Up With Those Park Avenue Sculptures of Men Missing Body Parts?
Bruno Catalano’s bronze figures are a devastatingly hyper-literal and heavy-handed interpretation of loss.
News
Most NY Artists Are Financially Unstable, Survey Finds
More than half of respondents said they earned under $25,000 a year.
Art
Healing Japanese Art for the End Times
A show of Japanese art at The Met suggests that things might not work out for us in our own end times, but it’s worth trying.
Art
Abigail Dudley’s Paintings of the Observed and Imagined
I can think of no other painter who can so effectively pull the viewer into a space where clarity and puzzlement cannot be separated.
Performance
At the River to River Festival, Performance Is Everywhere
A sonic protest against colonial politics, a conceptual ice cream tasting, and other live and participatory experiences headlined the annual New York City festival.
Art
Six Art-World Cool Kids Take Over Abandoned High School in Upstate NY
At The Campus, pairings of works by over 80 artists yield unexpected dialogues in classrooms, hallways, a gym, and even a science lab.
Guide
Seven Art Shows to See in NYC Right Now
From Eva Hesse’s spectacular sculptures to Walton Ford’s fantastic beasts, make sure to catch some of New York’s best shows this July.