Happy April! We hope our April Fools’ edition brought a smile to your face. If you’re looking for more, Staff Writer Rhea Nayyar has compiled the year’s top art world jokes. Dive in and share your thoughts on which was the most entertaining. (Personally, I still think we take the prize.) To further celebrate the month, we’ve curated a list of 10 must-read books being released in April.
This year, Kamrooz Aram is making his mark everywhere, from Mumbai Art Week to the Whitney Biennial, much to the delight of critic Aruna D’Souza. She offers an eloquent reflection on his work, interpreting his abstract paintings as more than a critique of Western modernism or a revival of Islamic visual motifs. Instead, she sees them as something uniquely gestural, vibrant, rebellious, and entirely his own.
Additionally, Aaron Boehmer delves into the personal and introspective work of Palestinian-American artist Dean Majd. Majd’s art captures the full spectrum of human experience, depicting moments of joy, sorrow, and significant life transitions.
—Lisa Yin Zhang, associate editor
