Featured Book at the Multnomah County Library: *Graffiti Grrlz: Performing Feminism in the Hip Hop Diaspora* authored by Jessica Nydia Pabón-Colón

**Highlight of the Multnomah County Library: _Graffiti Grrlz: Performing Feminism in the Hip Hop Diaspora_ by Jessica Nydia Pabón-Colón** The Multnomah County Library upholds its commitment to introducing readers to impactful and intellectually stimulating literature, and this season’s highlighted title is a remarkable choice. _Graffiti Grrlz: Performing Feminism in the Hip Hop Diaspora_ by Jessica Nydia Pabón-Colón presents a profound […]

Key Humanities Grants Cut as DOGE Reduces Funding to Cultural Organizations

Title: Cultural Heritage Under Threat: NEH Grant Terminations Signal a Troubling Shift in U.S. Humanities Support In a sweeping and controversial move, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has begun terminating grant agreements across the United States, leaving countless cultural, educational, and historical preservation projects in limbo. The terminations, which began surfacing in early April, have impacted a diverse […]

Texas Republican Bill Proposes Penalties for Museums Displaying “Obscene” Art

Texas Museums Face Free Speech Crisis Amid Proposed Censorship Bill In a move that has ignited national debate about free speech and artistic freedom, Texas lawmakers are advancing a new bill that could severely penalize museums for exhibiting artwork considered “obscene or harmful.” The legislation, introduced by Republican Representative David Lowe, is seen by civil rights organizations and art advocates […]

Bai Jo the Fish Serves as Scholar-in-Residence at Maryland Museum

Art or Artifact? Exploring “Nature’s Readymades” and the Curious Case of Bai Jo the Goldfish Is art defined by the hand that creates it — or can nature itself assume the role of artist? A whimsical yet thought-provoking exhibition at the Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum at St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland seeks to answer that very question. Titled […]

A Ten-Year Journey in Contemporary Dance by Nadia Vadori-Gauthier: A Decade of “Dances for Our Era”

**A Decade of Contemporary Dance by Nadia Vadori-Gauthier: Celebrating Ten Years of “Dances for Our Time”** Within the sphere of contemporary art and performance, few initiatives resonate with the essence of perseverance, creativity, and everyday resilience as profoundly as **Nadia Vadori-Gauthier’s “Une Minute de Danse par Jour” (One Minute of Dance Per Day)**. As it reaches its tenth anniversary in […]

Essential Reading Materials

Studio Ghibli Filters, AI Appropriation, and the Politics of Art: A Critical Look at Recent Trends in Tech & Culture As artificial intelligence continues to evolve with startling velocity, a curious aesthetic trend has captivated the internet — the “Studio Ghibli ChatGPT filter.” At first glance, it seems like innocent, whimsical fun: AI-generated illustrations that emulate the dreamlike softness and […]

An Artist’s Perspective: Insights and Works from the Studio

Title: Inside the Modern Artist’s Studio: Creativity Thriving in Unconventional Spaces From lakeside views in Texas to converted storage rooms in Miami, artists around the country are redefining what it means to have a creative workspace. In the 279th installment of “A View From the Easel,” Hyperallergic explores how artists are adapting to their environments and infusing their studios — […]

Surrealist Art Investigates the Dichotomy Between Public Facades and Inner Identities [Interview]

“Woman in the Bath VI”: Haejin Yoo’s Intimate Exploration of Identity Through Art In the serene convergence of water, hue, and thought, Haejin Yoo’s Woman in the Bath VI emerges as a profoundly resonant work from her ongoing collection—an artwork that encapsulates the fragility, intricacy, and psychological layers of the human condition. As part of her broader artistic narrative, Yoo’s […]