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Godzilla: Asian American Arts Network 1990-2001 Edited by Howie Chen Primary Information, 2021 In July 1990, Ken Chu (aka 'the Lizard King himself'), Bing Lee, and Margo Machida got together [...]

LUCY R. LIPPARD IN 1968, I moved to a loft in SoHo around the corner from where May Stevens and her husband, the Lithuanian-born painter Rudolf Baranik, lived with their [...]

Try me, you will be satisfied. - painted on the backdrop wall of a photographer's studio in Sierra Leone The photograph itself exists at one remove from reality, and the […]

The article profiles painter Emma Amos. The author reports that Amos' paintings, which feature women, animals and figures in fields, have been exhibited from New York to California and Italy to Sweden. According to the author, Amos has paid homage to her Atlanta, Georgia roots by focusing on race and class themes in her works. These include a series of ten large monoprints with photographs on rice paper called "Odyssey" which presents a powerful narrative imagery.

The article examines the role of advocate critics in raising public consciousness on the significance of art in social life. The concept of advocacy criticism can be compared to activist art in its use of a communal base among artists for criticizing existing structures or creating an argument for a value system. Also discussed is the establishment of the Political Art Documentation/Distribution (PADD) in 1979 which engaged artists to incorporate social action with making art.

Focuses on the condition of the arts in Central American countries. Negative impact of economic and political situation and censorship and self-censorship on the arts; Efforts of the Nicaraguan Ministry of Culture and the independent Sandinista Association of Cultural Workers to incorporate art in all aspects of social life; Creation of the Institute for the Arts and Letters of El Salvador in Exile in New York to help sustain exiled El Salvadoran artists.

The article presents a reprint of the article “The Pains and Pleasures of Rebirth: Women's Body Art,” by Lucy R. Lippard, which appeared in a 1976 issue of “Art in America.” The article focuses on body art in the 1970s and the differences between the body art of men and women. The author offers a history of women in body art beginning in the 1960s and her opinion that body art is a corner into which women have been forced by men where they become narcissistic and objectify themselves.

An interview with the Galisteo, New Mexico-based writer, activist and curator Lucy R. Lippard is presented. Particular focus is given to the art exhibitions she has organized, often titled after numbers. Additional topics discussed include her identity as a socialist feminist, her observations on the relationship between curating and archives and her 1973 book "Six Years."

The article shares the author's insights on the works within the September 1, 2000 issue of the magazine "Metalsmith." The author as an outsider, who is no longer related with the artworld, said that she cannot do the intramural soul-searching most of her predecessors have done. She said that the introduction of dominant artworld values into a craft-oriented community is a double-edged sword.

Discusses the work of Cherokee artist Jimmie Durham, which mocks conventional art institutions and contests derogatory stereotypes of Native Americans. Profile of Durham; The Banks of the Ohio; Five overlapping categories of Durham's work; Catskill Giveaway; Bone pieces in Durham's work; Works featuring Jose Bedia, a fictional Cuban explorer/archaeologist of the 4th millennium created by Durham.

The article discusses the works of sculptor Athena Tacha in Greece. One of her sculpture "Marianthe" displayed at the University of South Florida consists of several rising curves that curl around each other into two centers and culminating in a planter. According to the author, Tacha is able to draw on the double resource of ancient and modern science, as well as crossing points of Eastern and Western aesthetic concepts as being influenced in Greek architecture.

Opinion. Presents a photographic essay depicting human creativity in landscape photography. Details on landscape photography; Effects of computers technology on photography; Information on spiritual landscapes.

Discusses the art works and writings of David Wojnarowicz. Use of symbolism in reflecting the phases life; Views on society in photographs of snake predation on frog; Chronicle of poignant monologues in `Sounds in the Distance'; Impression of Pavel Tchelitchew's painting entitled `Hide and Seek'; Influence of Peter Hujar in Wojnarowicz' life.

The article features the concept depicted in Tom Doyle's sculptures. Doyle was inclined to dynamism and was able to reach sculptural maturity with his creation of the figure of a man that relates to skin, muscle, and bone. His sculptures move away from reality that do more grand it can become. Furthermore, Doyle spent changing studios and wrestling with an immense wooden and metal sculpture called Codori.

The article discusses the ethical and political concern about art. It also looks at the discussion regarding the Abstract Expressionist generation. It also emphasizes that American art in chauvinist terms entails an ethic rather than esthetic words the first generation of the New York School preferred in reference to their work. The interrelationship between art politics and national or international politics which led artists not interested to improve their own conditions as artists is noted.

An obituary for the artist Nancy Holt is presented.

A list of the books of photographer Lucy R. Lippard, including "Brush Fires in the Social Landscape," by David Wojnarowicz, "Manual: Errant Arcadia," by E. Earle, Lucy R. Lippard, and James E. Hill, and "Mixed Blessings: New Art in a Multicultural America," is presented.

The article reports on the boycott against an amendment to Article II of the Colorado Constitution which prohibit the state to protect homosexuals, lesbians, or bisexuals. The gay and lesbian community is torn between wanting to ruin the lives of those who voted for an amendment that threatens their lives. It is noted that the Amendment 2 was supposed to go into effect on January 15, 1993, but Judge Jeffrey Bayliss decided that it would be stayed until the constitutionality is settled. However, the Amendment 2 is posing an atmosphere of fear because of the increase in the number of hate crimes.

The article discusses the author's experience of knowing and interacting with the artist Sol LeWitt. She worked with LeWitt at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City from 1959-60. She reminisces about his friendship and their life as neighbors in New York City and later as co-founders of the artist book publishing company Printed Matter.

Narrates the author's experiences on a seminar entitled `Women, Art and Cross-Cultural Issues.' Required books; Symposiums; Programs and activities.

A letter to the editor is presented which asks for paintings, sculpture or collages for the compilation of the work of Max Ernest that was published in the March 1965 issue.

A letter to the editor about a book on the prints and drawings of Philip Evergood is presented.