Ari Aster wrote and directed six short films before his big-screen debut and it was all in preparation for his upcoming film ‘Midsommar.’
Throwback flickies: Why Glazer’s ‘Under the Skin’ is a feminist masterpiece
Jon Glazer’s ‘Under the Skin’ is a puzzle of a film that displays a plethora of seemingly unanswerable questions concerning the nature of human existence.
WhIsBe’s ‘Back to School Shopping’ rebelliously shows the importance of gun control
From gummy bears to bullet proof vests, NY-based artist WhIsBe paints a grim future with his Back to School Shopping installation.
Should we be hype the 2019 Whitney Biennial wasn’t radical enough?
If blatant exploitation of other people’s trauma is considered “radical,” then I am glad that this year’s Whitney Biennial wasn’t.
#BlueForSudan: What you need to know about the unspeakable violence
What is happening in Sudan right now has only begun to get heavy mainstream attention.
#NoKidsInCages takes to NYC streets in 24 guerrilla art installations
This is not history. This is happening now. Hundreds more have been separated. Six children have died. #NoKidsInCages is about the children.
The origins of the ‘torture porn’ film genre and French New Extremity
“Torture porn” films like ‘Saw’ and ‘Hostel’ were not the first to push boundaries of cinematic ultra-violence.
Three reasons not to cancel your HBO subscription now that ‘GoT’ is over
We get it, it was a long and sad trek to the final episode of Game of Thrones, but it’s over now.
Actress Tilda Swinton breaks gender barriers with new ‘Orlando’ exhibit
Thirty years after its release, Tilda Swinton collaborated with The Aperture Foundation as a curator to further explore Orlando in a contemporary context.
Buy art the smart way: Hold on to your piece and beware of the internet hype
The most difficult problem gallerists themselves face is the fact that the value of art is almost entirely subjective.
