Art
Daniel Lind-Ramos Transforms Waste into Totemic Assemblages
Lind-Ramos emphasizes perseverance in the face of catastrophes like Hurricane Maria.
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Art
The Art of Being Alone, Together
In a group show, women artists look at the physical experience of the pause — of being in places where time and memory loosen their grip, making way for what’s next.
Books
Can a Mother Devote Her Life to Art?
JoAnna Novak is five months pregnant when she decides to spend 18 days in the small town of Taos, New Mexico, to immerse herself in Agnes Martin’s life and work.
Film
The Filmmakers Who Recorded the Siege of Sarajevo
During the Bosnian War, somewhat astonishingly, numerous filmmakers in Sarajevo refused to put down their cameras.
Art
Sumptuous Textiles Tell a Story of Inequality
Elsa María Meléndez takes on historical narratives that have perpetuated the disempowerment and marginalization of Puerto Rican women.
Art
Ukrainian Artists Craft a Future on Their Own Terms
Kaleidoscope of (Hi)stories surveys Ukrainian artists from 1912–2023, providing critical historical context amongst the disinformation circulating about Ukraine and Russia’s war against it.
Books
What Is Code Poetry?
While code poetry is still a niche form, a new volume shows how individual voices can come through via a range of languages and styles.
Art
What Today's Museums Can Learn From Van Gogh
Van Gogh and his cohorts were actively searching for new means to translate modern culture. Why aren’t we taking risks?
Books
The Evolving Nature of South Asian Bookmaking
A new publication contextualizes the historical and contemporary book traditions in South Asia.
Art
How Blaise Cendrars Blazed a Trail Into Modernity
He integrated the language of advertising and journalism into his poetry, and was influenced by the rapid tempo of jazz.
Film
Can Memory Ever Be Eternal?
The Eternal Memory draws parallels between a Chilean couple’s struggle with Alzheimer’s and their country’s broader struggle to maintain its history.
Art
Marie Watt Invites You to Hug a Jingle Cloud
Touch is at the core of Watt’s latest body of work, featuring hanging metal sculptures that echo the energy and spirit of a Native powwow.