Art
How Art Fails at the São Paulo Biennial
Recognizing that art can and does fail gave me room to think about my own tendencies and predilections as I walked through the exhibition.
Review
Performance
Can You Still Stomach the US Constitution?
Heidi Schreck’s new play at the New York Theatre Workshop raises some difficult questions about how strong the foundations of American democracy are when Trump sits in the White House.
Art
A Clown-Themed Art Show Advocates for Radical Joy
In an era of uniquely corrupt politics, looking to clowns seems like a way to experience radical joy
Art
Why Berthe Morisot Was an Essential Figure in the Impressionist Movement
A major exhibition on view at the Barnes Foundation presents a chance to understand the qualities that made Morisot’s success possible.
Art
Seven Contemporary Photographers Represent Trans Communities on Their Own Terms
As the US government tries to delimit trans livelihoods, these photographers are defining transgender and non-binary identities for themselves, assuring their bodies are never erased.
Art
A Sculptor Conjures Up a Parade for the American Midterm Elections
John Buck's intricate wooden sculptures encourage us to find a cohesive thread among follies.
Art
A Little-Known but Beloved Artist’s Quietly Powerful Still Lifes
Ruth Miller tells us worlds about what it means to see.
Art
How to Organize a Biennial In Occupied Territory
The Qalandiya International is in its fourth iteration and offers a bounty of solutions for curators working outside centers of power and wealth.
Art
Patricia Cronin Casts Aphrodite as a Feminist Role Model
Cronin puts a feminist spin on ancient myths.
Art
The Plurality and Progressivism of India's Modern Art Revolution
The Asia Society Museum's latest exhibition proves that India's modern artists wove their own way through abstractionism as their country changed around them.
Film
The Spectacular Power of Movies with Epic Runtimes
Two movies in this year's China Onscreen Biennial stand out, not just for their subject matter or prestige, but for their sheer breadth.
Music
The Latin Invasion in Pop
Thanks to the growing popularity of Latin trap music, Latin pop is having a heyday in the United States.