Recently, the President of the United States issued a stark warning, suggesting the potential destruction of Iran’s entire civilization. While this statement may be a bluff, such remarks could have enduring consequences. In the aftermath of any conflict, Americans might ponder which civilization truly faces a more uncertain future.
This issue features Ed Simon’s analysis of Salvador Dalí’s ‘Nuclear Mysticism’, while John Yau delves into the extensive career of Jasper Johns. Aruna D’Souza presents a spirited counter to an essay by artist Josh Kline, which stirred discussions in New York’s art scene. Additional content includes an interview by Staff Reporter Rhea Nayyar with the creators of Hilma’s Ghost and an imaginative proposal by Materials for the Arts Executive Director Tara Sansone envisioning free art supplies for artists and educators.
Also included is a studio visit with Tom Burckhardt in ‘Beer With a Painter’, and a critical perspective from an Appalachian artist on an exhibition at the Queens Museum depicting landscapes from her past. Don’t miss a virtual conversation this Wednesday (3-4pm ET) featuring photographer Tonika Lewis Johnson and Senior Editor Valentina Di Liscia. Johnson’s work on racial segregation in Chicago’s South Side earned her the 2025 MacArthur ‘Genius Grant.’ Enjoy your weekend. —Hakim Bishara, editor-in-chief
