Art
In Harlem, a New Triennial Parses the Historical, Political, and Social Context of "Uptown"
The inaugural show at Columbia University's Wallach Art Gallery spotlights 25 artists living or practicing north of 99th Street.
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Art
The Enduring Delight of the Diorama
At Palais de Tokyo, selections from nearly two centuries of enclosed models cater to our eagerness to be voyeurs.
Art
The Many Faces Made from Chelsea Manning's DNA
While in prison, Manning mailed cheek swabs and hair clippings to artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg, who used them to algorithmically generate portraits.
Art
An Annual Compendium of Black Photography that Was a Revolutionary Act
In 1973, a small band of black artists published the Black Photographers Annual, Volume I, a book that changed the history of photography in America.
Art
Wood Sculptures Rooted in Politics and Philosophy
At the American University Museum, Foon Sham has assembled three vast sculptures from his signature wooden blocks.
Art
A Queer Homage to a 1970s Lesbian Separatist
Jill Johnston’s vision for a queer cosmic future is the inspiration for a show at Kate Werble Gallery.
Books
How a Chatbot Became a Conceptual Poet
In a conversation with poet Ulf Stolterfoht, a chatbot pushes language towards its breaking point in a way no human could.
Art
The Many Fluid Faces of Miami
The latest exhibition at Spinello Projects confronts the city's façades.
Art
An Atlas Maps the End of the Earth
The Atlas for the End of the World maps the end of Earth as a biodiverse resource for human exploitation.
Film
Rediscovering Lois Weber, Who Made Socially Conscious Silent Films
Film Forum is paying tribute to the actress, director, and producer who made over 130 films at a time when women behind the camera were rare.
Art
Psychedelic Photographs of Processed Food
In a series on view at Ryan Lee gallery, Sandy Skoglund melds classical still life paintings with Cold War–era consumer culture.
Art
Channeling Julius Eastman, a Gay, African American Composer
Composer Julius Eastman is the focus of a project by the Otolith Group and it was included in this year's Sharjah Biennial.