An Artist Who Transgressed the Boundaries of the Body
“A Body to Live In” takes a multilayered perspective on artist Fakir Musafar’s life to creatively excavate his role as a pioneer of extreme body modification.
Who’s Afraid of Successful Black Artists?
This spring, New York’s museums feature four Black artists in major solo exhibitions. Some in the media are not happy about it.
Matthew Courtney, Downtown Artist Who Platformed Others, Dies at 66
From the mid-1980s through early ’90s, he hosted the weekly anything-goes open-mic event Wide Open Cabaret at the historic home of ABC No Rio.
Pace Gallery’s New Berlin Space Is a Measured Approach to International Expansion
Its partnership with Judin Gallery opened last week ahead of Gallery Weekend Berlin.
Legal Injunction Pauses Cuts to Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding
The injunction was issued on the grounds that eliminating IMLS violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
At the Pioneer Works Gala, Birthday Cake, David Byrne, and the Spector of Trump
Byrne gave a performance, partygoers left with weed, and a man with a mic jumped out of a cake.
Artist Turns Everyday Phrases Into Clever Visual Puns That Might Make You Smile Or Groan
If you love a clever pun or a joke that’s so bad it’s good, The Punny Man is a must-see. With bright and clean illustrations, each cartoon turns a well-known phrase into a witty visual gag. Whether it’s animals in ridiculous situations or food with personality, the humor is snappy, light, and perfect for a […]
Brooke Rothshank Draws Adorably Tiny Artworks In The Size Of A Coin
Back in 2015, artist Brooke Rothshank started painting one tiny artwork a day—a creative way to juggle motherhood while keeping her passion alive. Since then, she’s kept at it, impressing people with her incredibly detailed mini paintings of everyday things and even portraits. In 2018, Brooke put together *Tiny Gratitudes*, a book where she shared […]
Lithuaninan Artist Sculpts Huge Fantasy Trolls For The Outdoors
According to Robert Boguško: “Hello. My name is Robert Boguško, and I’m a Lithuanian artist who works with outdoor-resistant materials. My passion is creating big trolls. I sincerely hope you will enjoy my art!” More: Instagram, Artstation h/t: boredanda
Lawmakers Seek Probe into Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Museum Content
House Democrats argue that Trump’s executive order targeting race-related content threatens Smithsonian’s independence and erases parts of U.S. history.