Art fairs are a demanding format. Each booth has approximately 10 seconds to make an impact. The viewer will either … More
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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
#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
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
The Pope’s Funeral
The Metropolitan Museum owns a quietly beautiful drawing by Michelangelo, a presentation drawing illustrating his design for a tomb dedicated … More
Jennifer Rochlin and Shary Boyle
Jennifer Rochlin, Sycamore and Poppies, 2022. Glazed ceramic, 19.5 x 16 x 11.5 in. These short December days can really … More
Consensus
“Scholars agree…”“Most scholars believe…”“It is the generally accepted opinion…”“It is the scholarly consensus…” These phrases crop up, again and again, … More
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