Art & Architecture

"Art is making something out of nothing and selling it." — Frank Zappa

The Soul of the Body: William Empson’s “The Face of the Buddha”
David Auerbach on William Empson’s “The Face of the Buddha.”
David AuerbachMay 7, 2017
Who Has the Right to Move?: On “It is obvious from the map”
Peggy Kamuf ponders “It is obvious from the map,” an exhibit on migration at REDCAT.
Peggy KamufApr 26, 2017
Breaking the World
Adrian Parr speaks with Marina Abramović. A conversation in Brad Evans’s “Histories of Violence” series.
Adrian ParrApr 24, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Histories of Violence
Fictions of Temperament
Alex Weintraub on the truthiness of "Cézanne et Moi."
Alex WeintraubApr 21, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Film
Coming Home: Modernism and the Shchukin Collection
Matthew Abrams scrutinizes “Icons of Modern Art: The Shchukin Collection.”
Matthew Jeffrey AbramsApr 21, 2017
The Double Game of Egyptian Surrealism: How to Curate a Revolutionary Movement
Jonathan Guyer and Surti Singh consider the legacy of Egypt’s surrealist Art and Liberty Group.
Jonathan Guyer, Surti SinghApr 17, 2017
- Around the World
- Art & Architecture
I Love My Selfie: An Essay
Cultural critic Ilan Stavans contemplates the selfie.
Ilan StavansApr 14, 2017
Duchamp’s Long Shadow: The Secret Meaning of “Tu m’”
Susan Barbour takes a closer look at Marcel Duchamp’s final painting on canvas.
Susan BarbourApr 10, 2017
- Art & Architecture
From Occupy to Standing Rock: Paths Forward
Molly Larkey reflects on the lessons of Occupy and Standing Rock.
Molly LarkeyApr 2, 2017
What Exists Is Good: On “The Architecture of Neoliberalism”
Joseph Henry Staten reviews Douglas Spencer’s new book on neoliberal architecture.
Joseph Henry StatenMar 25, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Politics
The Strange Promise of a Genuine Squirrel Coat
Judith Freeman admires “Bonnie Cashin: Chic Is Where You Find It” by Stephanie Lake.
Judith FreemanMar 25, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Biography & Autobiography
Skip the Words, Read the Pictures
Jonathan Shapiro on Edward Sorel's "Mary Astor's Purple Diary."
Jonathan ShapiroFeb 28, 2017