Art
A Fashion Designer’s Love Letter to Art in Chicago
Duro Olowu has curated a dazzling show of Chicago art that is as varied and colorful as the patterns in his clothing.
Review
Books
Enter Michael DeForge’s World, Where People and Places Alike Get Constant “Updates”
In the futuristic setting of the graphic novel Familiar Face, the alienation induced by rapid technological advancement is accelerated to a fantastical degree.
Art Review
The Allusive, Improvisational Artworks of Thaddeus Mosley
The formal aspects of Mosley’s work have been thoroughly considered over the years, perhaps at the expense of exploring symbolism in his individual works.
Books
Two Poets Search for Home
In their latest volumes, poets Youmna Chlala and Chris Nealon confront the notion of home and the emotional challenges of our own tentative, pre- or post-apocalyptic moment.
Books
A Photographer’s Travels Across the Real American West
In a new book, the photographer Peter Kayafas captures the contemporary soul of a region long obscured by its own enduring myths.
Art
Lucas Cranach’s Gothic Carnality
Where did Cranach’s nudes come from?
Film
On Vivarium and the Identity Crises Subverting the Modern Home Invasion Movie
The contemporary home invasion genre might seem pessimistic about personal action, but it reflects growing frustration with a system geared toward the privileged 1%.
Art
Nature-Inspired Artworks Tap Into the Dark Side of the Psyche
Rebecca Brewer's complex and dynamic compositions hint at the murky depths of psychological and emotional experience.
Art
Build a Museum With Animal Crossing: New Horizons
More than merely letting players visit with other people and frolic outside without fear of infection, the game lets them act as procurers and curators of their own personal museums.
Film
From Soviet-Era War Films to Indie Gems from China, Our Latest Streaming Recommendations
Other highlights include a queer crime film from the directors The Matrix, a masterpiece of found footage from the Silent Era, and more.
Film
Documentary Organizations Rally to Raise Funds for Film Workers During COVID-19
Field of Vision, Topic, and American Documentary are some of the businesses and nonprofits launching funds to aid workers in the field.
Art
Playful, Poetic Approaches to Decolonizing the Museum
At this critical juncture, Maria Hupfield’s work is a much needed disruption, to hold institutions accountable and in doing so help them stay relevant.