Any experience at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City begins the moment its unique exterior comes into view–once you cross the street and are faced with the circling levels of architecture in front of you. Standing in line andRead more…
Out on a limb
My life is fairly boring, and I have learned to accept that, and instead take advantage of the stories of others to fill those holes in my life. That is one of the reasons why I constantly fill my earsRead more…
History’s tomorrow
I was really surprised when I finished reading Radical Museology because it was not what I expected at all. Sometimes, I found myself immensely interested in what Claire Bishop was saying and aggressively taking notes and nodding my head inRead more…
The Intersection of Sexuality and Race and the Search for its Place on Screen
I am about to explore a world of which I have no part, but one that I bear witness to, though maybe not as much as I should. Actually, now that I think about it, I am not sure theRead more…
Mourning in Small Spaces
There are a lot of exciting things going on at the Mary and Leigh Block Museum so it is very easy to look over the small, one-room exhibit nestled away on the second floor. The exhibit, Keep the Shadow, EreRead more…
Attempting to Create Art in a Vacuum
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago is currently displaying Witness, an exhibition that places the photographer in the role as a witness as he or she goes about experiencing life for others. The exhibit, in itself, is eye opening,Read more…
Exploring Women in a Chelsea Gallery
In the first half of 2016, the FLAG Art Foundation opened its doors to feminism and the words that encompass women–past, present and future. Betty Tompkins is a self-proclaimed activist and feminist who has been depicting work involving sexual actsRead more…
The Role of a Critic
There is not a simple definition for cultural criticism. Criticism can change depending on the form being criticized, the time period, and of course the person defining it. While some find criticism to be more of a passive form ofRead more…