- Was Audrey Munson Picabia’s muse “Udnie”? James Bone makes the case in his new book The Curse of Beauty. She was described as “America’s first supermodel” and her likeness still adorns numerous Beaux-Arts buildings in New York City in sculptures. [The Art Newspaper]
- In advance of the dreaded 2019-2020 L Train shutdown, StreetEasy compiled a list of neighborhoods for riders who are considering relocating. Apparently they have never heard of the JMZ? Heading to Harlem or Astoria seems a bit drastic compared to just moving a fraction of a mile south. On the up side, the 18 month transit shortage might lower property values, so this could work in the favor of people who want to live and work in some Brooklyn neighborhoods. [Curbed]
- Jersey City has painted over a mural by Gary Wynans, which depicted a giant locally-themed Monopoly board. Wynans was approached by developers who asked to have their real estate projects included in the piece, and it drew ire from groups ranging from the police union to neighborhood activists. [NJ.com]
- Temporary Art Review is looking at the artist-run scene in Fayetteville, Arkansas all month long. This includes projects such as a backyard art space and a university gallery run by students. The series totally makes me want to visit! [Temporary Art Review]
- Washington-based artist Eames Armstrong interviewed Tom Boram about his visual art and interest in noise music. We checked out Boram’s Star Trek-themed work when we went to Maryland Art Place. [BmoreArt]
- Performance artist Orlan has been ordered to pay Lady Gaga €20,000 after losing a copyright lawsuit in French court. Orlan was suing the pop star for ripping off her imagery in the “Born This Way” music video. Uh, Orlan had a point! [artnet News]
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