Since time immemorial, humans have been both awed and guided by the power of the […]
Found Objects Hold Puerto Rican Lineage in Adrián Viajero Román’s Layered Portraits
“The objects I use often serve as memory keepers,” says Adrián Viajero Román. “Sometimes they […]
Donald Wasswa’s Delicate Wooden Creatures Emerge from a Speculative Future
Using the wood of silk trees, ebony, and embedded copper details, Donald Wasswa conjures bold […]
An Inflatable Building Recreates the Iconic Mecca Flats at the Heart of Chicago’s Black Renaissance
As the World’s Fair loomed on Chicago’s horizon, architects Willoughby J. Edbrooke and Franklin Pierce […]
In ‘Crewel Intentions,’ Danielle Clough Delves into the Nostalgic World of 1970s Magazines
Several years ago, Danielle Clough ran across a vintage copy of Playboy at an antique […]
Through Stacks of Laundry and Humble Vessels, Danym Kwon Cherishes the Mundane
For Danym Kwon, the concept of home is mutable. The artist (previously) recently relocated to […]
‘Speak of the Devil’ Conjures the World of Twin Sisters Haylie and Sydnie Jimenez
Joy Machine is thrilled to present Speak of the Devil, a joint exhibition of ceramic and […]
Experimenting with Color and Reflection, Kenny Harris Brews Beautiful Still Lifes
In 1933, Alfonso Bialetti and his son Renato began to market an aluminum contraption for […]
In ‘Bourdon Street Chippy,’ Lucy Sparrow Celebrates a British Culinary Institution in Felt
From fried cod to red saveloy sausage to the carb-lover’s chip butty—a simple sandwich made […]
Xanthe Somers Weaves Themes of Labor and Visibility in Bold Ceramic Vessels
“Clay is an incredible medium to hold narrative,” says Xanthe Somers, who turns to the […]