issue 021: myths, realities & masterpieces

This week in art: tangled realities, feminine energy, mythical practices, and landmark NYC shows rewriting the canon.

Hi artsies,

Finally home, thinking about the complexities of reality, the shoulders of history we stand on, the overwhelming strength of women, and the glory of a good myth. Ok, maybe not all at the same time, but this week’s newsletter does.

Enjoy!

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Complexity of Reality

Each of these artists—in their own way—is figuring out how to distil the complexities of living into an art practice that’s both honest and resonates.

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Mystical and Mythical Practices

Artists tapping into ancestry, myth, and magic to reorder the world on their own terms.

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Masterpieces Made Relevant

I love including some throwbacks mixed in with the new. This week definitely did not disappoint.

Not to be confused with this precious Rembrandt doggy

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Feminist and Feminine—and Just Female

These reads explore how feminism and femininity shape both artistic practice and our perception—without reducing women to a category.

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Two Landmark NYC Shows

There was a ton of incredible coverage on Mary Boone’s return to the NYC art scene, like these from WhiteHot, Galerie, and Artnet.

I had low expectations for this show at the Whitney, but it actually really impressed. Check out this accompanying playlist from curator Dan Nadel.

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Thanks for sticking around for another week,

‘til next time,

tld-art

P.S. Check out all 104 of my art reads, including lots of coverage on the 2025 Turner Prize here.