October 14, 2021 • View in browser

Good morning. 🌤️ Today, The Velvet Underground gets the epic documentary treatment, a petition is asking the Hispanic Society to disavow anti-Indigenous comments made at the museum by a visiting dignitary, and reviews of Anita Steckel, Janice Nowinski, Jill Freedman, and a novel by Daisy Lafarge.

— Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief

The Ever-Changing Dialogue Between Paint and Body

Through the medium of paint, Janice Nowinski seeks to connect the inner and outer states of her subjects. | John Yau

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A poster set of Chris Ofili's exhibition Afro Muses 1995-2005 (2005) at the Studio Museum in Harlem
(courtesy the Studio Museum in Harlem)

The Studio Museum’s archive sale is offering catalogs and posters from historic exhibitions featuring Chris Ofili, Faith Ringgold, and more.

A petition is calling for the Hispanic Society of America to disavow racist comments made by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, conservative president of Madrid.

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The Politics of Desire and Oppression in Anita Steckel's Art

Steckel compelled audiences to acknowledge uncomfortable realities about systemic sexism that persist decades later. | Natalie Haddad

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Jill Freedman’s Close-Up View of New York City Police

Did Jill Freedman, a leftist activist, create a pro-law enforcement series of images? | Taylor Michael

Your Guide to Explore the Unfamiliar at Gowanus Open Studios

Open studio events can be overwhelming, but our guide can help you navigate the upcoming event. | Daniel Larkin

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Washington University’s MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture Forges New Terrain

Prospective students can attend the Virtual Open House on November 8 to learn more about the Sam Fox School MFA-IVC program. Applications are due February 7, 2022. Learn more.

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The Velvet Underground Brings the New York of the ’60s Back to Life

With dense split-screen use of period artifacts and a killer Velvets soundtrack, Todd Haynes’s documentary is a loving tribute to his favorite band. | Forrest Cardamenis

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Rutgers University Presents Fall 2021 Art & Design Lecture Series

Through December 15, students and the public can attend online talks with visiting artists and designers, including Forensic Architecture, Tega Brain, Alison O’Daniel, and Regina José Galindo. Learn more.

Sexism and Colonialism Intertwine in the Story of a Toxic Relationship

In Paul, Daisy Lafarge delicately unpacks the power plays and mind games of a toxic relationship, with an emphasis on society’s — and art’s — silencing of women. | Anna Souter

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IN MEMORIAM

Kenneth Baker (1946–2021)
Art critic known for his roles at the San Francisco Chronicle, Art Newspaper, and Boston Phoenix (John McMurtrie Blog)

Mary Bloom (1940–2021)
Animal photographer known for images of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (New York Times)

Michael Garman (1938–2021)
Sculptor known for a miniature neighborhood called Magic Town (The Gazette)

Atta Kwami (1956–2021)
Abstract artist, curator, and art historian (ARTnews)

Ruthie Tompson (1910–2021)
Artist who worked on dozens of animated Disney films (New York Times)

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