With so many art degree granting programs closing or in turmoil recently, take a break and remember why we need them: for success stories like that of the artist Lois Mailou Jones, a tribute recently published by her alma mater The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts.
In the wake of the UK National Gallery’s acquisition of an Eva Gonzales painting last month (the 20th woman artist to be represented in its collection!), Apollo magazine reflects on the (lack of) female impressionists.
Upon the release of a second series of videos by On This Spot NYC, a producer of short form documentary films on the “artistic legacy of a diverse group of women artists” who lived in New York, co-founder Loretta Howard talks women artists, NY real estate, and the vital creative fabric of the city.
Then check out the non-profit’s incredible (free) short films!
This Pride month, be sure to read Hyperallergic’s interview series with queer and trans elders, including artist, scholar, and performer Carol Ockman.
And a little more summer reading if last week’s post wasn’t enough: Rachel Cusk’s new novel Parade “demolishes the conventions of storytelling” so while it’s not easy to get a handle on plot, I can tell you it’s about an artist.
Also, don’t miss Sonia Delaunay at Bard and Giants: Art from the Dean Collection (aka Swizz Beats and Alicia Keys) at the Brooklyn Museum which both close July 7th (only a few more weeks!)
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