March 10, 2020
Letter from the editor:
COVID-19 has been in news headlines all week, and the outbreak has already caused the cancellation of major events, including this year's SXSW, and it's certain to cause more disruption in the coming weeks and months as countries limit travel and other strict measures come into place. We have a succinct list of some art events and institutions being impacted, and we'll be updating the post daily.
The True/False film festival took place last weekend, and our documentary editor Dan Schindel writes about the event that continues to help drive conversations around documentary film."In an age of constant and pervasive image creation, thinking critically about what we consume is vital," he writes.
Btw, what do you think about Kara Walker's new painting of President Barack Obama as Othello holding the head of President Donald Trump (aka Iago)? Definitely not subtle. It's growing on me.
Hrag Vartanian
True, False, and Everything in Between at America’s Most Adventurous Film Festival
Year after year, True/False has provided a forum for filmmakers, critics, and viewers to do the work of considering documentary outside of its traditional boundaries.
Dan Schindel
A Daily Report on How COVID-19 Is Affecting the Art World
As international governments take increased precautions to limit the spread of the coronavirus, museums, fairs, and festivals are facing closures and delays.
Valentina Di Liscia
In Cairo, Artists Use Pixels, Cyborgs, and More to Examine Technology and Belief
A trio of exhibitions laud technology as a springboard and a tool, while also probing the way it can harbor a quiet threat.
Leslee Michelsen
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The Frick Hosts a Lecture About an Enlightment-era Palace in Warsaw and Its Royal Collection
Be enchanted by the splendid palace-villa with its art collections and pavilions, set in 75 hectares (158 acres) of historic gardens. The lecture will be webcast live for audiences around the world.
News
Twitter Labels Fake Video of Joe Biden as “Manipulated Content”
After being shared by Donald Trump, the video became the first media flagged by Twitter’s new policy to curb the spread of fake videos.
Unique Painted Leopard Sarcophagus Unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists are reconstructing pieces of a 2,000-year-old sarcophagus lid featuring a colored leopard face.
Using Jewish Theater to Protest the Private Detention of Migrants
Instead of a traditional protest, Never Again Action presented a Purim Spiel, a centuries-old form of Jewish theater.
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Stamps Gallery Presents the 2020 MFA Thesis Exhibition sometimes something
Work by Sally Clegg, Kim Karlsrud, Erin McKenna, and Abhishek Narula will be on view at the Stamps Gallery at the University of Michigan, March 13–May 2.
Tracing the Life of New Age Painter Agnes Pelton
Agnes Pelton was a lifelong seeker whose matriarchal, artistic household set her aesthetic course.
Coco Picard
Meet the Art Community of the US Southwest: Rose B. Simpson Believes Culture Is for “Conscious Nurturing”
An interview series spotlighting some of the creative community members in the US Southwest. Hear from artists, curators, and art workers about their current projects and personal quirks
Ellie Duke
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