A Sobering Photograph Captures Detained Migrants’ Cry for Help
The aerial image of 34 men spelling out a distress signal from a Texas detention center stands in defiance of a government that wants to crowd our field of vision.
Amazing Art Deco Elegance: Charles Martin’s Posters of the 1910s
Charles Martin (1884–1934) was a French illustrator whose artistry left a lasting mark on the Art Deco era. He had a passion for creating elegant and modern designs, which often graced the pages of magazines like Gazette du Bon Ton and Vogue, showcasing his refined pochoir technique. Beyond fashion illustration, Martin found joy in collaborating […]
Beautiful Photos of Teenage Uma Thurman as a Model From the Mid-1980s
Uma Thurman, born April 29, 1970, is a renowned American actress best known for her roles in Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. She initially pursued modeling at age 15 to support herself while studying acting and appeared in high-profile campaigns, including British Vogue covers. Thurman transitioned to acting with her debut in the thriller Kiss […]
Artist Stuart Semple Loses Trademark Infringement Lawsuit to Yves Klein Estate
A French judge ordered €16,000 in damages and legal fees.
Cara Romero Captures the Continuity of Indigenous Culture
Collaborators rather than mere models for the artist, Romero’s subjects actively shape their own representation and convey the power of artistic reclamation.
The Case for a Faculty Union at the School of Visual Arts
The overwhelming majority of the Manhattan school’s faculty members are unprotected adjuncts.
In ‘I’m Listening,’ Barry McGee Celebrates Positivity in Amid Distress and Overwhelm
The vibrant exhibition at Perrotin presents a bounty of sculptures, paintings, prints, and assemblages.
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The True Story of a Rare Eva Hesse Painting Found at a Goodwill Auction
“Landscape Forms,” a 1959 artwork whose whereabouts were unknown for decades, is headed to Christie’s after it was spotted online by a sharp-eyed appraiser.
Metaphysical Portals Emerge Within Forests in Eli McMullen’s Otherworldly Paintings
McMullen draws on the familiarity of wooded landscapes and draws us into dreamlike worlds.
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Trump Fires Biden Appointees from the Holocaust Museum Board
Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff was among those who were appointed in January and fired by the administration.