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“The true artist helps the world by revealing mystic truths.” For more than 50 years, Bruce Nauman has interrogated structures of power, questioned accepted values such as “good” and “bad,” and left his work open to multiple, often conflicting understandings. Don’t miss this singular opportunity to experience his tremendous body of work, presented across both MoMA and MoMA PS1. “Bruce Nauman: Disappearing Acts” is now on view. mo.ma/brucenauman … [Details: Bruce Nauman. “The True Artist Helps the World by Revealing Mystic Truths (Window or Wall Sign).” 1967. Neon tubing with clear-glass-tubing suspension frame, living template. Collection the artist. © 2018 Bruce Nauman/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.] 

For WQXR host Terrance McKnight, it’s a medley ranging from soul and blues singers—and Charles White subjects—like Bessie Smith and Mahalia Jackson, to the concert hall music of George Walker and Handel. Working with Museum curator Esther Adler, McKnight developed a playlist for our Charles White exhibition, pairing songs, poetry, and political speeches with the artworks on view. “I wanted people to take three to five minutes to meditate on these images…to walk away with more empathy and more appreciation of the beauty of what [White] did and what was important for him,” said McKnight. Listen to the exhibition playlist and learn more about McKnight ‘s exploration of the relationship between visual art and music: mo.ma/charleswhitesound … [Artwork: Charles White. “Bessie Smith.” 1950. Tempera on panel. Private collection. © The Charles White Archives]

Happy birthday to one of our favorite literary legends whose wisdom resonates with us daily, John Steinbeck!

still from Kahlil Joseph’s m.A.A.d., Kahlil Joseph: Double Conscience video installation at MOCA Grand Avenue (March 20, 2015-August 16, 2015), image courtesy of the artist

Brown eyes are not boring…repeat after me :D

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Alexander Rossa