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February 11, 2022 β’ View in browserGood morning. π€οΈ Today, a security guard is accused of doodling eyes on a modern painting, understanding Γdouard Glissantβs work that challenges the ideology of colonialism, and reviews of Francis Bacon, Elmer Bischoff, Tom Burckhardt, and more. We have also published Frederica Simmonsβ second article on artist Bessie Harvey. For this post, she interviews the artistβs daughter to gain insight into the artistβs work. Simmons is the third fellow in the Emily H. Tremaine Journalism Fellowship for Curators program and her email exhibition will be sent to all Hyperallergic subscribers this Sunday, February 13. β Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief The Gift of Humanity in Bessie Harvey's Art, An Interview with Faye Harvey DeanThe collective wisdom that she acquired through the diasporic Black American experience of womanhood allowed her to recall her value and humanity, which she poured into her art. | Frederica Simmons SPONSORED University of the Artsβs Dynamic Grad Programs Advance Your CreativityExplore a career change, evolve your craft, and strengthen your professional experience. Learn more. WHAT'S HAPPENING The vandal used a βYeltsin Centre-branded penβ to draw eyes on two faceless figures in Anna Leporskayaβs masterpiece βThree Figuresβ (1932-34) A bored security guard uses a ballpoint pen to draw eyes on an abstract painting at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center. Adidasβs sports bra campaign featuring rows of bare breasts is causing a stir on Twitter. The Met's research library develops the Index of African American Artists, facilitating access to information about Black artists in the collection. SPONSORED The Morgan Library & Museum Presents Gwendolyn Brooks: A Poetβs Work In CommunityNow on view in New York City, this exhibition celebrates the life and work of American poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black author to win a Pulitzer Prize. Learn more. LATEST IN ART The Beastliness of BaconBacon was obsessed by animals lifelong. Rawness. Beastliness. Fearsomeness. The way they lived. The way they died. The way they preyed upon each other. | Michael Glover βCreative Seeingβ in the Paintings of Elmer Bischoff and Tom BurckhardtBischoff and Burckhardt questioned assumptions and conventions regarding abstraction and how we apprehend it. In fact, their questioning is what makes this a fruitful pairing. | John Yau MORE FROM HYPERALLERGIC Γdouard Glissant Sought to Undermine the European Ideological Underpinnings of ColonizationIn conversations with Hans Ulrich Obrist Glissant proposed an Art Museum of the Americas. | David Brazil Required ReadingThis week, the racist depictions in the US Capitol, fictional truths and conspiracy theories, the evolving relationship of celebrities and NFTs, "black passing," and much more. | Hrag Vartanian FROM OUR STORE Quilts of Gee's Bend NotecardsBack in stock! We're proud to carry this beautiful set of notecards, which features 20 different patchwork masterpieces by the acclaimed quilters of Gee's Bend. View our pop-up cards and stationery sets! Become a member today to support our independent journalism. IN MEMORIAM James Bidgood (1933-2022) Brigitte Kowanz (1957-2022) Julie Saul (1954β2022) John Wesley (1928-2022) MOST POPULAR The Secretive, Ritual Objects of Masonic GroupsThree Minutes of Film Are All That Remain of a Polish Jewish Town Before the HolocaustThe Most Hilarious Memes About Putin and Macron's Bizarre Kremlin MeetingAppreciating the Performative Quality of Computer Generated ArtBrenda Goodman's Fearless Self-Portraits
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