Film
What Hyperallergic Is Watching Right Now
While we all self-isolate at home, we thought we’d share what movies, shows, and other things we’ve been watching to keep ourselves entertained.
Review
Books
The Golden Age of Arcade Game Typography
A vividly illustrated survey of typeface design, Tosh Omagari’s Arcade Game Typography is a satisfying compendium for anyone occasionally gripped with nostalgia at the sight of a lone Ms. Pac-Man machine.
Film
Behind the Scenes of Restaging Merce Cunningham for 3D
Hyperallergic has an exclusive clip from the upcoming DVD release of the dazzling documentary Cunningham.
Art
12 New Mexico Artists Defy Southwestern Stereotypes
An exhibition in Santa Fe attempts to tell a different story of what art looks like in the state.
Books
The Art of the Devil, a Delightfully Diabolic Illustrated History
Demetrio Paparoni's latest book ultimately hints at how latent fears of the prince of darkness have continued to fuel our imaginations, no matter how much we try to laugh him off.
Film
"Viral" Movies About Outbreaks and Pandemics to Watch While You Social Distance
For those who want to go down the rabbit hole of this genre, here are some topical movies to stream while quarantined.
Books
Poetry as a Blowtorch of Protest
While despondency and madness appear aplenty in Sean Bonney’s writing, its keynote is pure, hard rage.
Books
A Close, Dazzling Look at Michelangelo’s Painting
Leo Steinberg’s compelling essays pull you into the interpretative process, asking you to see the drama he unpacks.
Art
David Hockney’s Life in Drawing
The history of Hockney and his lifelong life-drawing itch, pursued now over seven decades.
Art
The Art of Perception
In a new exhibition, the Chinese artist Guo Hongwei uses watercolor to vividly depict nature’s forms — and gently tease the eye.
Art Review
The Genius of Thaddeus Mosley
Mosley did not need the art world’s approval to keep going, but the art world certainly needs him for more reasons than I can count.
Art
What Do We Mean When We Say "Postwar American Art"?
The Filipino-American artist Leo Valledor has never quite received his deserved place in the history of Postwar American art, especially as that story is told in New York.