Roberta Smith
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Doyle Layne’s Dazzling ‘Weed Pots’ at Kordansky Gallery
The ceramist Doyle Lane created a universe of colors and shapes with his ‘weed pots,’ 100 of which form his first solo show in New...
The Philip Guston Hoard: A Boon or Overkill?
The gift of 220 artworks from the artist’s foundation to the august Metropolitan Museum of Art seems at odds with the institution it hopes to...
The Philip Guston Hoard: A Boon or Overkill?
The gift of 220 artworks from the artist’s foundation to the august Metropolitan Museum of Art seems at odds with the institution it hopes to...
Barbara Kruger: A Way With Words
She created some of the most memorable works of her era. Now the activist-artist is back with two immersive shows, at MoMA and David Zwirner...
Robert Colescott Throws Down the Gauntlet
His paintings refer to race and racism, pride and prejudice, in ways that startled, seduced, elucidated, and horrified. Now they are at the New Museum.
Duro Olowu Excavates Pattern at the Cooper Hewitt
The Nigerian-born British fashion designer examines the many ways and meanings of pattern in everything from wallpaper to ceremonial hats.