May 19, 2020
Letter from the editor:
I've been podcasting since 2016, and from almost day one I've wanted to interview Hyperallergic Weekend editor, art critic, and poet John Yau. I was lucky to host him in our studio before the pandemic, and I'm very pleased to bring you this insightful look at the childhood, influences, and history of a writer whom I consider one of the must-read art critics today. I found his stories about growing up Asian American and the influence it had on his later work particularly poignant.
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In IRS Complaint, Attorney Accuses Whitney Museum of “Smear Campaign” Against Warren Kanders
Neal Sher accuses the Whitney’s leadership of being complicit in “unlawful conduct, harassment, threats and intimidation” against Kanders.
Hakim Bishara
28 Years of Miranda July, Master of Self-Fashioning
Titled simply Miranda July, Prestel’s excellent new “mid-career retrospective” of the artist highlights July’s enduring interest in the very darkest aspects of human existence.
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2021 Venice Biennale Postponed to 2022
Meanwhile, the Venice Biennale of Architecture has been postponed for the second time.
352 Artists Urge World Governments to Impose Arms Embargo on Israel
Ariella Azoulay, Shepard Fairey, Antony Gormley, and Tai Shani are among the growing number of artists, filmmakers, musicians, and writers calling for international pressure to impose an embargo and lift the siege of Gaza.
In LA, Developer Fees Will Be Redistributed as Emergency Arts Grants
“We are in an economic emergency, and we need to repurpose these funds now to save our creative economy from permanent, lasting damage,” said Councilman David Ryu.
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Miller ICA Presents No Tutorial, Carnegie Mellon University School of Art’s Senior Exhibition
An online exhibition captures the ingenuity, creativity, and perseverance of CMU art students during an unprecedented moment in our history.
A Mind-Bending Cultural Critique From One of Anime’s Most Influential Directors
At turns disturbing, darkly humorous, and deeply heartfelt, Paranoia Agent exemplifies everything people love about Satoshi Kon’s work, and why fans still miss him nearly a decade after his death.
Dan Schindel
Meet LA’s Art Community: Emily Barker Is Designing Thoughtful, Beautiful Living Spaces for Disabled People
An interview series spotlighting some of the great work coming out of Los Angeles. Hear directly from artists, curators, and art workers about their current projects and personal quirks.
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