An Autobiography in Flavors: My Korea by Hooni Kim and Smoke & Pickles by Edward Lee

My first memory of tasting Korean food involves a late-night meal at a restaurant on Telegraph Avenue. It was the … More

Independent 2023: Art Fair Report

Art fairs are a demanding format. Each booth has approximately 10 seconds to make an impact. The viewer will either … More

The Only Way Out is Through

Sometimes the work turns you inside out, but you have to keep going anyway.  I spent the past six weeks … More

The Poetry of Everyday Life: John Sloan’s New York Paintings

John Sloan is known for his unflinching eye. His New York could be transcendent, full of heartbreaking moments, like the … More

Copy & Original: Reproduction Prints

Photography transformed the practice of art history. Before the development of good reproduction photography, scholars relied on copies (search for … More

Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Today is the 102nd anniversary–if that is the correct word–for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Many of you are probably … More

#100DayProject: A watercolor a day, or more theory through praxis

This year, as part of an effort to establish a robust creative practice (and maybe improve my watercolor skills), I … More

With Brush in Hand: Theory through Praxis

Over the holidays, I gave myself a gift: I took a break from work and allowed my brain to pursue … More

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022)

I met Vivienne Westwood, very briefly, once. It was at a press conference for her 2007 retrospective at the Legion … More

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed: Nan Goldin and Laura Poitras

A few years ago, I wrote about Nan Goldin. When I wrote that piece, I knew about Goldin’s struggles with … More