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Chaldean mysticism of shadow and fire in Bessma Khalaf’s ‘ritual’

Genevieve Quick -
Luscious images coated in wax and dripping 'Tree Altars' conjure ancestral understanding at Romer Young
Lit

Bay Area Book Fest turns the page to a new era—but first, a weekend worth a million words

Lou Fancher -
'The festival’s not a flippant, celebrity event. Our authors have something significant to give,' says outgoing director Cherilyn Parsons
Art Review

An intriguing, imperfect look at Black womanhood comes to MoAD

Charles Lewis III -
From Sarah Baartman to 2 Live Crew's video girls, 'Black Venus' examines labels both forced and embraced.
Art

Colored mud and ancient magic: artist Anthony Riggs’ dualities of paint

Mary Corbin -
Anthony Riggs will tell you he hates paint. But he feels compelled to be an artist, nonetheless. He might even be a little obsessed. “I...
Art Review

Nan Goldin continues her nuanced dive into dependency and addiction

Bec Imrich -
At Fraenkel Gallery, a powerful slideshow and abstract photos open empathetic pathways through the abyss.
Art Review

Don’t fear the blackout? ‘through the electric grid promised land’ binds in darkness

Ava Morton -
A fantastical and nightmarish installation at / slash art exposes modern-day terrors.
Art Review

Ode to Chicana rasquachismo: a half century of Amalia Mesa-Baines

Natalia Robyns-Kresich -
Her work bustling with everyday objects and memories, the artist's BAMPFA retrospective offers welcome, folkloric departure.
Art

Not a classic hero’s journey: Silvia Poloto adventures into herself

Mary Corbin -
An empty warehouse gave her space to carry on with her art—and life.
Art

Somewhere between the figurative and abstract, KL Folgner bookmarks her life

Mary Corbin -
Welcome to oil paint mountains and inspirations from the Bay Area Figurative Movement.
Art Review

William Kentridge examined our elusive yet definite mortality in “SIBYL”

Lou Fancher -
Film-opera program's astonishing collage culminated in story of titular, ancient Cumaaean prophetess

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