"A Dictionary of Symbols guides us through what unites us across nations, religions, and literary and
| “A Dictionary of Symbols guides us through what unites us across nations, religions, and literary and artistic traditions,” writes Angelica Frey in her review of the reissue of Juan Eduardo Cirlot’s classic 1958 study.As the Trump administration spends the final days before Election Day denigrating the symbols of America and violating the values that underpin democracy in our divided nation, can we find a united path forward?This Tuesday we have the choice to mend our damaged symbols, and restore our democracy, by voting for change.– Natalie Haddad, Co-Editor, Hyperallergic Weekend | |
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| | Peter Saul, American Gadfly Before he turned 30, it was clear that Saul had found his subject: an American society deeply rooted in consumerism, pervasive racism, and toxic masculinity. John Yau |
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| The Evolution of Instagram Activism Many activist graphics on Instagram are deeply indebted to the visual language developed by W.E.B. Du Bois in his data portraits and the long history of visual activism. Jonah Kay |
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| Howard Hodgkin Gushes Forth Howard Hodgkin: Memories — the first show of any importance since the artist’s death — seems to open him up as never before. Michael Glover |
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| Required Reading This week, ethical art careers, Vic Berger’s surrealist Trump video portrait, computer-generated influencers, Jeffrey Gibson’s hybrid exhibition, white supremacy and white marble, and more. Hrag Vartanian |
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| Happy Caturday! Celebrate your love for fine arts and felines with our collection of art-inspired pins with a four-legged twist — they make purrfect additions to any set.View them all |
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