Guest author and artist Casey Reas discusses his research of Op art and his inspirations from the movement, defining approaches to generative art, and the process behind his work METASOTO, 2022. 

Marisol: A Retrospective opened at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in July. The exhibition was based in large part on Marisol's bequest to the museum of all the artworks in her possession at the time of her death. We asked Cathleen Chaffee, curator of the exhibition, to tell us how Marisol came to give the museum such a generous bequest.

Tenet is a short story written by guest author Forest Lovullo. 

From the serene and idealized depictions of the Madonna and Child in early Christian iconography to the raw and provocative representations in contemporary works, the portrayal of motherhood throughout art history has undergone a gradual shift—a shift that illuminates societal attitudes towards women and their ever-evolving roles. 

Narsiso Martinez: From These Hands/De Estas Manos sparks dialogue about food systems in the art museum. While sauntering through the gallery, visitors must contend with specific people who underpin America’s food supply. By bringing our distant and opaque food system into startling relief, the exhibition forces the viewer to wonder who grew their oranges, where, and under what conditions. 

Guest author Meagan Wilson explores the techniques of Clyfford Still and details her experiences interpreting the artist's abstract work.

Narsiso Martinez’s artwork honors the work done by immigrant labor to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the homes of millions of Americans. Alongside that artwork, we are sharing a series of poems from the farmworker community. 

Narsiso Martinez’s artwork honors the work done by immigrant laborers to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the homes of millions of Americans. Alongside that artwork, we are sharing a series of poems from the farmworker community. 

Narsiso Martinez’s artwork honors the work done by immigrant labor to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the homes of millions of Americans. Alongside that artwork, we are sharing a series of poems from the farmworker community.