Skawennati’s Cyberpunk Future Is Now

OTTAWA — I first encountered multidisciplinary artist Skawennati in person at her December 2019 talk at the former McLuhan Centre for Communication and Technology in Toronto. I recall that the artist wore Barbie-doll pink; I later learned that she is a Barbie...

US Parks Agency Fires Ranger Who Displayed Trans Pride Flag in Yosemite

As the Trump administration ramps up efforts to erase LGBTQ+ voices and communities of color from the historical narrative, Yosemite National Park has terminated the employment of a park ranger after they displayed a transgender pride flag on a landmark rock formation...

New York Area Show to See Right Now 

As the summer winds down and the season of art fairs and openings approaches, you might assume that the entire art world is on vacation right now. Don’t make the mistake of taking your own vacation from art just yet — there’s still plenty to see. For starters, visit...

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Yuji Agematsu Arranges Street Debris into Tiny Daily Sculptures

Each day, Yuji Agematsu takes a walk for the explicit purpose of scouring the streets. The dried leaf, lost toy, and even the wad of gum discarded on a park bench are his treasures, which he retrieves and places in the clear cellophane that wraps a pack of cigarettes....

How are creatives feeling about the shift in gear towards autumn?

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Members of the community share how they’re dealing with September’s buzz — and the pressure that comes with it. Had a good summer? Whether the season has been kind to you or not, the fact is, it’s soon coming to an end....