Title: “Art Interruptions and Cultural Narratives: A Weekly Digest” In New York, a recent blizzard has temporarily shuttered museums, reminding residents of the relentless winter and amplifying the city’s gritty resilience. Meanwhile, a thought-provoking book by Matthew Davis about Mount Rushmore revisits the monument’s complex history, highlighting its connections to race and ideology. This narrative aligns with national reflection as […]
### Exploring the Biography of Mount Rushmore: A Symbol of Nationhood and Controversy Mount Rushmore is more than a monumental sculpture. Known traditionally by the Lakota Sioux as Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe or Six Grandfathers, this mountain holds deep cultural and historical significance. Author Matthew Davis’s “A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore” provides an immersive exploration […]
Gutzon Borglum, an American sculptor known for his monumental works, played a pivotal role in the creation of Mount Rushmore, a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of the Black Hills in South Dakota. Born to Danish immigrants in 1867, Borglum’s artistic journey was marked by ambition and controversy. On May 31, 1932, Borglum, alongside a superintendent, inspected the […]
Fia Backström’s latest exhibition at the Queens Museum, “The Great Society,” delves into the interplay of environmental degradation, disaster capitalism, and intergenerational poverty in the Appalachian region. The Swedish artist’s work stems from nearly a decade of immersive visits to Buffalo Creek, West Virginia, a place marked by both strong community ties and a tragic history of mining disasters. Through […]
Over the past four decades, Nib Geebles and Abira Ali have captured the overlooked details of Los Angeles through their unique calendar project. Their work, showcased in the “Unknown Landmarks” 2026 calendar, highlights urban decay and the charm of local establishments, ranging from Highland Park strip malls to Eagle Rock flower shops. Geebles and Ali’s collaboration began when they were […]
Activists affiliated with the Everyone Hates Elon campaign installed a framed photo of ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, taken shortly after his recent arrest, at the Musée du Louvre on Sunday, February 22. Mountbatten-Windsor, stripped of his royal title last October following allegations of his involvement with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking ring, was taken into custody on February 19 on suspicions […]
Title: Discovering Human Bonds Through Intimate Portraits by Photographer David Kaminsky Celebrated for his remarkable skill in revealing the deep emotional resonance of his subjects, photographer David Kaminsky stands at the forefront of intimate portraiture. His artistry penetrates the core of human vulnerability, shedding light on the candid, unfiltered moments that frequently remain hidden in daily life. Kaminsky’s Portraiture Method: […]
Museums across the city and the area will remain closed today. As Winter Storm Hernando barrels across parts of the East Coast, museums are among the numerous institutions closing their doors to the public amid severe weather. In New York, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani has instituted a temporary travel ban, major museums have shuttered for the day, including the Metropolitan […]
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is set to reimagine its African American galleries for the first time since 2007, presenting a refreshed exhibition titled “Reimagine African American Art.” This initiative highlights newly acquired works alongside existing pieces, providing a comprehensive view of African American culture’s evolution. Located near Diego Rivera’s “Detroit Industry Murals,” the exhibition spans two centuries, showcasing […]
The Bell Gallery at Brown University is showcasing “Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom,” an exhibition by acclaimed artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme. Co-curated by Kate Kraczon and Thea Quiray Tagle, this exhibition presents its sole US appearance in Providence, Rhode Island, until May 31. The exhibition is rooted in interviews with former political prisoners in Palestine, […]