Betye Saar, Simone Forti, Walter Benjamin

Your remedy against toxic people, Trump’s war against the Smithsonian, and saying goodbye to two giants of the arts.

“Welcome back”

What if they meant it? What if your return felt special to the people behind the counter? What if they knew, without looking it up, or being told–what if they knew that you were here, again, a vote of trust and confidence. Returning home is one of the oldest human desires. It’s

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Heritage Bookbinding Elements Transform in Contemporary Sculptures by Adelene Koh

For Koh, an under-appreciated element of a book's construction becomes the highlight. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Heritage Bookbinding Elements

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The Thorny Politics of Protest Photography

A new documentary follows the work of activist and photographer Misan Harriman, but risks overly aestheticizing the movements he captures.

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California Exhibition to Document One of the US’s Worst Deportation Campaigns

“Help Wanted / Leave Now” traces the infamous “Operation Wetback” implemented by Eisenhower in 1954 to expel undocumented Mexican workers.

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15 Outdoor Art Shows to See in NYC This Summer

Slide through a teddy bear, get weird with a neural network’s hallucinations, play ping-pong on an artist-made table, and so much more.

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Long-Contested Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Gets Opening Date

Activists have called on artists to boycott the new museum, citing inhumane treatment of workers.

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