November 2, 2021 • View in browser

Good morning. ☁️ Today, mapping the body of God, Ava DuVernay’s new documentary on Colin Kaepernick, and an exhibition explores the long history of Korean portraiture.

— Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief

A Transgenerational and Intercultural Look at Abstract Painting

At the root of these works is the issue of poetics — painterly and textual for Jablon, dynamic, multicolor geometry for Odita. | Alexandra M. Thomas

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Google Doodle dedicated to the late We:wa, illustrated by Zuni Pueblo artist Mallery Quetawki. (courtesy of the artist)

An interactive Google Doodle by Mallery Quetawki celebrates the late We:wa, Zuni two-spirit weaver and potter.

Former MoMA chairman Leon Black has filed a defamation lawsuit against a former model who accused him of abuse and harassment.

All About Cats measured the facial proportions of 46 of the best-known cat breeds using the golden ratio, ranking them prettiest to "ugliest."

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Hunterdon Art Museum Exhibition Explores Decolonization With Indigenous Artist Marie Watt

Curated by Jason Vartikar in collaboration with the artist, Companion Species (At What Cost): The Works of Marie Watt highlights tapestries among a variety of textile works. Learn more.

ART & FILM

A Rare Look at a Korean Portraiture Tradition

An exhibition at the Asian Art Museum is only the latest step in a long journey to chart the development of Korean identity through art. | Tim Brinkhof

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Carlos Martiel Performs Live in the Guggenheim’s Rotunda

The artist will perform “Monumento II,” a site-specific installation about invisible power structures, during extended museum hours on the evening of November 10. Learn more.

Ava DuVernay Tells Colin Kaepernick’s Life Story with a Mix of Documentary and Sitcom

The Netflix miniseries Colin in Black & White takes an unusual approach to the controversial football player’s biography, but ends up more odd than anything else. | Kambole Campbell

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Oscar Nominee Garrett Bradley’s America Is Now Streaming on Field of Vision

In this award-winning cinematic omnibus, the acclaimed director reimagines an archive of the Black experience through original visions of a radical past. Learn more.

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What Does God Even Look Like?

God: An Anatomy meticulously maps the anatomy of God’s body over 20 chapters, as well as an autopsy in an epilogue. | Sarah E. Bond

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Columbia University School of the Arts Presents the Class of 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Curated by Amy Sadoa, the second installment of this exhibition is on view at the Lenfest Center for the Arts in New York City, while the first is available online. Learn more.

A Century of Women Designers Who Helped Shape Our Lives

Jane Hall surveys a century of women’s contributions to design, exploring the ways they have shaped life not only in our homes and workplaces, but in society at large. | Lauren Moya Ford

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Immerse Yourself in the Promise and Perils of Neuroscience, AI, and the Human-Machine Collaboration at MAXlive 2021

MAX (Media Art Xploration) presents MAXlive 2021: The Neuroverse, a festival of art and technology in New York City, from November 5 through 7. Learn more.

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Take a moment to revisit and reflect over these beautifully intimate photo essays of Day of the Dead altars and memorials of years past.

An Artist’s Ofrenda Celebrates the Day of the Dead at Green-Wood Cemetery

Last weekend, visitors to the Green-Wood Cemetery celebrated the dead with an altar for Dia de Muertos. | Deena ElGenaidi

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The School of Art + Design at the University of Illinois Offers Fully Funded Grad Programs

Significant financial support packages for highly qualified applicants come in the form of fellowships and graduate appointments, which include tuition waivers and stipends. Learn more.

The Beautiful Ofrendas That Blossomed on Day of the Dead

Multimedia journalist Lexis-Olivier Ray drove around on Election Day and the day after, documenting ofrendas and memorials on 35mm film, while reflecting on a difficult year. | Lexis Olivier-Ray

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