Hollywood stereotypes define the Asian male as bowing, scraping, obsequious, devious, sneaky, dismal, and sexually frustrated. John Yau On Instagram, Kana Hashimoto’s images of nocturnal Tokyo unwittingly capture the odd feeling of time itself as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Edward M. Gómez In Memory, the poet shapes a new visual and textual language that explores the simmering possibilities of consciousness. Marcella Durand When Michel Leiris died in 1990 at age 89 he was a canonical figure in France, mainly for having remade the genre of memoir in his own image. Tim Keane Four new rap releases reflect the divided state of the nation. Lucas Fagen “In the midst of a contagion that threatens our way of life, isolates us remorselessly from family and friends, and breeds fear and paranoia, I find these pieces grounding.” Stephen Maine This week, John Bolton’s late revelations; the difference between photography in books, exhibitions, and on screens; corporate profiteering off racism; architecture’s coronavirus moment; and more. Hrag Vartanian Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this bridge set featuring flower artworks "West Australian Banksia" and "Waratahs" by Australian modernist Margaret Preston will certainly add beauty to your game. Your membership supports Hyperallergic's independent journalism and our extensive network of writers around the world. |