Jasmine Louise

The artist roster of the  2017 Whitney Biennial is one of the most ethnically diverse in the event’s history (or really in the history of any biennial at a major art institution) but it is a painting by a white woman that is receiving the most attention in the show and has quickly become the controversial jump-off point for a conversation about free speech and the white commodification of black suffering.

In 1849 German composer, Richard Wagner, referred to the opera as ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’ or “the total work of art” as it was a platform that brought together many different art forms. Today this idea is best applied to music videos— those glossy, short format films that launch catchy singles and of-the-moment culture into the eyes and ears of millions. Music videos have always combined song, costume, dance, and drama but in the past couple of years, YouTube clips have evolved from simple boy-meets-girl storylines and canned choreography to full blown art pieces. The visual universe and music world are meshing like never before and as a result musicians are looking to contemporary artists and past masters for inspiration.

From May 2 – 20, The Untitled Space Gallery will present SHE INSPIRES, an art exhibition featuring 60 contemporary artists with works honoring inspirational women. Curated by Indira Cesarine, each art piece is an ode to a woman or group of women that has shaped our past, present and/or will help form our future. The exhibit aims to not only explore themes of inspiration of present day

The future may be female but women have been making their mark on art history since the beginning of time. This spring, go see a female-centric art exhibit in NYC and the surrounding areas. Check out our selection below of the most interesting current and upcoming exhibitions that feature radical female artists.

In a move that is heartbreaking to many and shocking to none, the Trump administration has proposed detrimental budget cuts (in some cases total elimination) of federally funded arts and humanities foundations. On March 16th, “America First” – A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again“ was released and it includes plans to end the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA); sister agency, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). It

On January 22nd, one day after millions of people participated in Women’s Marches around the world, actress and feminist activist Rose McGowan and curator/artist Indira Cesarine hosted a panel discussion, “Art and Activism” at The Untitled Space. Held on the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the event drew a packed house and was part of the programming of UPRISE / ANGRY WOMEN, an exhibit that features the work of 80 female artists responding to the election. At the talk, artists Ann Lewis, Annika

Earlier this month more than one-hundred artists, curators, and galleries signed a letter that proposed the J20 Art Strike, a measure calling for American art and cultural institutions to close on January 20th, the day of the presidential inauguration. Signees, including feminist artists Cindy Sherman, Marilyn Minter and Barbara Kruger see the closings as a way to “combat the normalization of Trumpism – a toxic mix of white supremacy, misogyny, xenophobia, militarism, and oligarchic rule.” Othe

November 22 through 26 marked the debut of Photo Vogue Festival in Milan, Italy. A main theme and exhibition of the festival was The Female Gaze, which highlighted the work of cutting-edge female photographers who are relentlessly revolutionizing how the female body is portrayed in fashion. Vogue’s embracement of the female gaze as viable subject matter proves that mainstream media is finally paying attention to the perspectives of women. Photo Vogue was the first ever fashion photography festi

The art world’s biggest party is back! It’s time for the 2016 edition of Art Basel Miami. Before you hop on a plane, check out The Untitled Magazine’s guide below to make sure you don’t miss the best events of the week. Head over to our art fair roundup to get the lowdown on Miami Art Week and all of the spectacular satellite art shows.

Boston is best known for accents and avid sports fans but new boutique, All Too Human, may put the city on the fashion map. The retail space is a fashion and lifestyle concept store that integrates music, art and design, exhibiting temporary installations, collaborations, and special events. For the October 27th launch of All Too Human, owner Jessica Knez and partner Joseph Morrisey unveiled a very special collaboration with Daniel Arsham. The famed artist created a one-of-a kind sculpture spec

From October 6 – 9 one of the world’s biggest art fairs, Frieze London, took place in the UK capitol. While the market wasn’t as strong as in other years, female artists fared generally well. Whether this is resulting from the higher visibility of women’ rights in the media or due to the fact that work by female artists are still typically priced lower than well-known white male artists, it is still a mark of solid progress in the art world and a shift in cultural consciousness. One of the week

"Whatever is popular, do the opposite." So said Questlove at his talk last week at the Brooklyn Museum with Tom Sachs. The pioneering drummer of the Roots, author (Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove), Brooklyn DJ, and one of the most influential musical thinkers of our time, joined the NASA-obsessed artist for an unfiltered and unexpected conversation that delved into topics from Instagram to Usher. Questlove schooled Brooklynites on the elements of becoming a true artist. Here are

Anti-Trump protests have continued ever since the November 8th election results. Now, female artists are stepping in to display their resistance against the misogyny and intolerance perpetrated by the President