tld-art 003: memorializing artists past and present
Last week in art: 23 stories on artists remembered, rediscovered, and still reshaping the present—plus some artsy Cannes moments and an unexpected art shoutout from the Pope.
Hello readers,
Today’s issue is all about honoring artists past and present. The renowned and the misunderstood. The overlooked and the newly discovered. And always, the artists shaping the art world through bold visions, unexpected perspectives, and boundary—and sometimes law—pushing practices.
But before we dive in, I’d be remiss not to include a bit of artful Cannes content…
Art x Cannes
Though tld-art isn’t a film newsletter, cinema (the seventh art) has always been inextricably influenced by the visual arts. At Cannes this year, that connection felt especially front and center.
And although reading Cannes premiere reviews for films we won’t be able to watch for months was maddening, the good news is we finally got some teasers—and a few art-forward stories:
Artists Present: Interesting Interviews
Celebrating living artists making headlines, shifting narratives, and finally getting their dues:
Artists Past: Puzzling Perspectives
These stories revisit artists whose histories are being reconsidered, whose legacies are only now being fully recognized, and whose work is being recontextualized for today.
Shows
Praise and criticism last week for exhibitions honoring artists past and present:
One last read: Pope Leo XIV x Van Gogh
In his first public address, the new Pope referenced Van Gogh’s “Sower at Sunset” (currently on view in the Netherlands), comparing it to the Parable of the Sower and using it a symbol of hope. An unexpected shoutout with surprising depth, but I’m here for an art-loving Pope.
I read 800+ art articles last week, and this is just a fraction of what I bookmarked. For more art interviews, reviews, and news (book launches, art fair recaps, etc.), check out my Are.na.
‘til next time,
tld-art