The cultural norms and traditions of our world has been defined for thousands of years by patriarchal systems of power. This visual world is no different, which if we follow Freudian symbolism, includes the prominent use of the phallus throughout … Continued

Provincetown is a picturesque place to vacation during the summertime, but it’s also a haven for outsiders. Artists and queer populations have long flocked to this town on the tip of Cape Cod for its laid back attitude and hospitality … Continued

David Wojnarowicz began as one of many artists and poets in 1980s New York, but now he lives on as a legendary figure that represents art engaged with activism, politics, and marginalized communities and histories. The Whitney Museum’s spectacular (and … Continued

Tomma Abts is a painter, and has one of the most accomplished careers in Europe. After all, this German artist won the Turner Prize in 2006. However, she has yet to have a major survey in the United Kingdom. The … Continued

After the first blush of modernism in Europe, the post-war art world relocated to America. This is partially due to Abstract Expressionism, and partially due to the exile of artists to the United States during Nazi invasions. However, this narrative … Continued

In the post-postmodern world, art has become much more layered. Appropriation of imagery, style, and narrative are common, and are often effective with the right artist. However, sometimes the references and techniques work together so beautifully that the artwork you … Continued

Mysticism and spirituality has been one of the major tenets of art over the course of its long and winding history. When discussing these topics through the lens of the western canon, Catholicism and other iterations of Christianity defined this … Continued

Does every mystery need to be resolved? At Carl Kostyál’s London outpost, the artist Henry Gunderson answers that question with a resounding “no.” In a tightly edited and technically accomplished set of paintings, Formula One is an exhibition that takes … Continued

Composure and balance often leads to a peaceful and serene state of mind, but balance is a tenuous state. Stillness can always topple into motion, and order can be consumed by chaos. Painting has long been concerned with balance and … Continued

Clarity: what does a word like that mean today? There are plenty of interpretations that range from the literal to the psychological to the environmental. Abstraction (which rarely deals in clarity) oddly seems to provide one answer when in the … Continued