Culture Shock
Not Asked, Not Told
Acclaimed Baldwin documentary dogged by accusations of bi-erasure
I Am Not Your Negro has been lauded and applauded for its many merits by mainstream critics; but others take issue with its erasure of James Baldwin’s sexuality.
Art Pics
Citizen Artists
Instagram democratizes New Mexico photography
Ansel Adams once said of New Mexico that it was “the most completely beautiful place I have ever seen.” It should come as no surprise, then, that with the radical democratization of visual art afforded by the internet in recent years there has been a blossoming of photographic talent native to this state.
Art News
You’re Fired
Entire staff of Warehouse 508 laid off without notice
In a move Friday that stunned the local arts community, the board of directors for New Mexico Xtreme Sports Association, Inc. (NMXSports) laid off the entire management team of its arts wing, Warehouse 508, effective immediately.
EVENT HORIZON ()
Where People Aren’t
Nicola López: Haunted
Artist Nicola López will install Haunted in the Albuquerque Museum lobby as part of the annual Visiting Artist program.
EVENT HORIZON ()
Go Sage Yo’Self!
Go Sage Yo’Self!
Two Worlds NM, a performance art group, is hosting a first Thursday of the month Native and Indigenous actors, poets, dancers, musicians, and comedy artists. These free to watch virtual performances, happening from 6pm to 7:30pm, are meant to bring viewers the best of Native and Indigenous artists of all genres. The Thursday, August 6 featured performers include Rhiana Yazzie (Diné) from the New Native Theater in Minneapolis, Jir Anderson (Cochiti Pueblo) from the JIR PROJECT, Isiah Yazzie (Diné) Native comedian and Christina M. Castro (Jemez Pueblo/Taos Pueblo) actor for Spider Woman Stories/Native comedian. This is a free community event, live on Zoom, with links available by email or on Eventbrite.
