At 85, Chicago-based artist Gladys Nilsson infuses her latest drawings with a playful critique of myths surrounding gender, aging, and intimacy, according to Lauren Stroh in Momus. Nilsson, whose work emerged alongside second-wave feminism, often challenges conventional expectations about addressing women’s issues. Her female figures, characterized by their unconventional attractiveness, disrupt misogynistic art norms while echoing classical beauty ideals.
In a bold move, the Washington Post’s books section was entirely eliminated following significant staff cuts, prompting Lauren Rothfeld, a former book critic, to question the corporate motives behind such decisions. Despite rising traffic in 2023 and 2024, the section’s closure was met with widespread dismay. Rothfeld argues that equating readership with mere consumerism limits the broader role of media in shaping public discourse.
Mica Rosenberg of ProPublica highlights the dire conditions faced by children detained at ICE’s Dilley center, sharing testimonies of inhumane treatment. Among them is Maria Antonia Guerra, a 9-year-old from Colombia, whose trip to Disney World turned into over 100 days of detention. Her story underscores the profound impact of immigration policies on children and families.
Elizabeth Lopatto, writing for the Verge, investigates how Jeffrey Epstein’s networks persisted even during the #MeToo movement. Despite numerous accusations, Epstein’s connections, including figures like Charlie Rose and Steve Bannon, remained largely intact. The emails reveal a disturbing normalization of misconduct among powerful individuals.
Novelist Naomi Jackson reflects in Curbed on the cultural loss due to Brooklyn’s rapid gentrification. As Black communities and institutions are displaced, the borough’s artistic and political vitality diminishes. This transformation restricts creative possibilities and threatens the legacy of Black culture in the area.
