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