The Art Newsletter

Like it or not, AI is here to stay.

This week, we explore the uneasy relationship between artists and algorithms—from Studio Ghibli knockoffs to questions of authorship, obsession, and the future of creativity. Where does human art end, and machine mimicry begin?

Le Bonheur and the Fabrications of the Picturesque

Agnès Varda’s Le Bonheur uses radiant visuals to mask a deeper critique of male privilege, emotional labor, and the illusion of happiness. Through François’s idyllic perspective, the film questions who truly benefits from the picturesque.

An interview for Ruth Weisberg Prize receiver - Terrie Yu

Interview features Prized Exhibition "Harsh Harsh Ribbon Flush"

Freeze Frame Endings: Suspended in Time

Far more than a cheesy trend of the 1980s, ending a film on a freeze frame is a practice with a rich history that can sanctify a film's final emotional beats or throw us into uncertainty.

A Look Inside Fashion’s Digital Revolution

Stylists are a crucial part of not only the fashion industry but several other influential fields, including entertainment, personal branding, and media. They are often the reason some celebrity looks are remembered and deemed "iconic."