Good morning. Today we remember the late Cold Lake First Nations artist Alex Janvier, a painter and residential school survivor whose mesmerizing canvases fuse modern abstraction with Denesuline iconography. Read more below about his remarkable work and the legacy he leaves in his wake. In the news, dancers hired for an outdoor performance of Joan Jonas’s “Mirror Piece” at the Getty say they dealt with late contracts, low wages, and a general lack of transparency from the museum. True to form, the dancers and their peers took a stand during the performance itself. Enjoy more in this edition, including a guide to this weekend’s art extravaganza in Upstate New York and our mid-month recommendations for shows to see in New York City, from a delightful Christmas-themed show (sleigh) to wooden vases fashioned from shipment crates on view in Chinatown's oldest store.
— Lakshmi Rivera Amin, Associate Editor
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The artist and residential school survivor created vivid works that meld Denesuline iconography with modern and contemporary styles. | Rhea Nayyar
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IN THE NEWS
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Around 50 members of the Los Angeles art community gathered during a Joan Jonas performance at the Getty to call for fair wages for participating dancers.
After 36 years, Graham Nickson has retired from his position as dean of the New York Studio School.
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ART ON OUR RADAR
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More than 145 arts venues will open their doors with exhibitions, open studios, free programs, and more, from a mermaid parade to a hot dog garden party. | Maya Pontone
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From a Christmas-themed show to a window exhibition at Chinatown’s oldest running shop, this hot month is full of surprises. | Natalie Haddad, Hakim Bishara, and Louis Bury
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Suturing the Border shows how an international group of artists built relationships along this nebulous zone dividing Mexico and the United States. | Renée Reizman
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FROM THE ARCHIVE
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Erica Reade’s photos meditate on moments of romance and intimacy in public spaces. | Sarah Rose Sharp
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