Antoine Catala. Distant Feel, 2015. Mixed media. Courtesy of the Artist and 47 Canal, New York. Co-commissioned by the New Museum and the Carnegie Museum of Art.
Friday, April 17th, 2015

April 2015: Sharon Butler, Noah Dillon and John Yau with moderator David Cohen

the Triennial at the New Museum and the Invitational at the American Academy of Arts and Letters

Nicole Wittenberg, The Countess 2 (London on October 15th, 2010), oil on canvas, 29 x 33 inches. Courtesy of Freight & Volume
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

When Academic Isn’t a Dirty Word

The Arts and Letters ceremonial is the art world’s Oscars

Photo courtesy of arabic-food.blogspot.com
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The Sweetness of Arabia via Small Town Virginia and Arts and Letters

From hostess days at her father’s restaurants to curatorial duties at the American Academy, a trusted recipe

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

American Academy of Arts and Letters Announces New Members and Award Recipients

Each year, the American Academy of Arts and Letters honors of 50 composers, artists, architects and writers with cash awards ranging from $5000 to $75,000.  This year’s winners are to be announced in a private ceremony that takes place on May 16, 2010.  In addition, four Honorary Members will be inducted into the Academy: the … Continued

Friday, March 9th, 2001

Invitational Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture

INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION OF PAINTING AND SCULPTURE American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City Bouvard and Pécuchet pretty much had the right idea about academies. Never miss an opportunity to ridicule them, and never turn down an invitation to join! My own “received idea” about Salon-type exhibitions is largely informed by London’s Royal Academy … Continued