ICA at VCU Presents Abigail DeVille’s Immersive “Deo Vindice” in Richmond
The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is debuting Abigail DeVille’s Deo Vindice (Orion’s Cabinet) (2025) in the Southeast. The
Vintage Condom Branding: Remember Your Rubbers!
A collection of vintage condoms highlights the surprising creativity of old-school packaging, from patriotic branding to playful names like “Sedatex” and “Pousse L’Amour.” The
Frederic Edwin Church’s Many Lives, at Last
Frederic Edwin Church emerges as both steady and daring in this account of the 19th-century American painter. Victoria Johnson’s Glorious Country (2026) is presented
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara’s Whereabouts Remain Unknown After Prison Term Ends
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara’s five-year prison sentence ended on July 9, but Cuban authorities have not revealed where he is being held. Human rights
Mamdani Signs Off on Record $323.8 Million for New York City Culture
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council have agreed to give the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs its highest-ever annual budget, totaling
Artists Explore Velvet, Amethyst, and Sacred Materials in Pasadena Exhibition
At Armory Art Center in Pasadena, Material Prophecies: Craft as Divination examines how materials associated with spiritual and ritual practice shape the meaning of
Trump Cuts Utah National Monuments by 90%
The Trump administration has sharply reduced the size of two Utah national monuments that contain sacred lands and significant archaeological sites.Using a series of
Required Reading: From Arundhati Roy’s Student Film to a West Bank Archive
This week’s Required Reading ranges from Arundhati Roy’s student film and André Breton translations to a West Bank digital archive and a survey of