Exploring Matzah as an Artistic Medium

**Informative Article: A Week in Art** As the world gathers to celebrate Passover, artist Emily Drew Miller introduces an innovative way to embrace the traditional matzah. Her ongoing collagraph series creatively uses the flatbread not just as a symbol of Jewish heritage, but as a tool to explore political consciousness. Miller states, “The fractures in these images reflect how disconnected […]

Top 15 Must-See Shows in New York City for April

With New York City bustling with prominent blockbuster exhibitions this spring, including the Raphael show at the Met, the Whitney Biennial, and the reopening of the New Museum, it’s an artistically vibrant atmosphere. However, it’s crucial not to overlook the more intimate, influential exhibitions scattered throughout independent galleries and venues across the city. These spaces are where the future of […]

An Artist Explores Metaphorical Themes Through Matzah Cracks

During her final year as a painting student in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at Carnegie Mellon University, artist Emily Drew Miller placed a piece of paper over an old heater in her studio. When she rubbed a stick of graphite over the paper-covered lattice heater, the result reminded her of something familiar: matzah. “That was around Passover in […]

“Top 10 Must-See Art Exhibitions in Los Angeles for April”

This April in Los Angeles, a variety of art shows illuminate the profound beauty found in the ineffable, the everyday, and the frequently overlooked. The month showcases a rich tapestry of artistic expression through several noteworthy exhibitions: 1. **Shuhūd (Witnesses) – Monte Vista Projects, Downtown LA (through April 19):** This exhibition features portraits of around 150 Palestinian journalists killed in […]

Frieze Announces Partnership with the Whitney Museum on Art Movements

### Community and Art Movements: Recent Updates #### Institutional Collaborations in the Art World This week marks an intriguing development within the art world as Frieze partners with several prestigious New York City institutions for unique performances and exhibitions synchronized with its May art fair. Highlights include the Whitney Museum of American Art featuring Jonathan González’s “Body Configurations” (2023–25), a […]

Mandatory Reading List

This week’s issue of Hyperallergic’s “Required Reading” explores a diverse tapestry of topics within the realm of community and art. Contemporary artist Calida Rawles showcases her powerful exhibit at Spelman College, portraying the dual nature of water as both restorative and traumatic for the Black diaspora. The commemoration of Argentina’s Dirty War underscores the enduring community-driven activism by the Abuelas […]

2025 Photo Awards Champion: Sima Choubdarzadeh

**Title: Honoring Artistic Excellence: Sima Choubdarzadeh Receives 2025 Photo Awards Distinction** The 2025 Photo Awards have celebrated remarkable photographic achievement by granting the esteemed honor to Sima Choubdarzadeh. Renowned for her evocative visual narratives, Choubdarzadeh’s creations have once again made a lasting impact on the international art scene. **A Creative Odyssey** Sima Choubdarzadeh’s artistic path began amid the vibrant streets […]

Melvin Edwards, Influential Political Sculptor, Dies at 88

Melvin Edwards, a renowned sculptor whose innovative abstract works intertwined the realms of traditional sculpture and the lingering shadows of Atlantic slavery, passed away on March 30 at the age of 88. His passing was confirmed by his gallery, Alexander Gray Associates. Born in 1937, Edwards spent his formative years in the segregated society of Houston, Texas, before moving to […]

Informative Session on Painting and Drawing Techniques at the New York Studio School

The New York Studio School’s Marathon Program offers an immersive, two-week session designed to transform studio practices for artists of all experience levels. This rigorous intensive, available both online and in-person, runs daily from 9 am to 6 pm, where participants engage in continuous practice and critiques. Guided by New York Studio School faculty and distinguished visiting artists, the Marathon […]