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‘Transcription’ by Ben Lerner Review: No Phones

Ben Lerner’s latest novel, Transcription, marks a departure from his previous sprawling autofiction like The Topeka School, opting instead for a spare, three-part structure set during the COVID-19 pandemic. The narrative unfolds through three pivotal conversations involving the protagonist, his aging mentor Thomas, a curator, and Thomas’s son Max. Central to the plot is the protagonist’s failure to record a final interview with Thomas due to a broken phone, forcing a reliance on fallible memory and reconstruction.

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person people schedule Jul 15, 2025 visibility 6 link 9 artists, 1 gallery

In Medias Res. Sofia Defino Leiby by Gabriela Acha

Berlin-based artist Sofia Defino Leiby is currently transitioning her practice between her Alt-Treptow studio and a residency at Defet House in Nürnberg. Her multidisciplinary approach integrates painting, collage, and performance, drawing heavily from a 'running narrative' of personal notes, found ephemera, and high-end materials like Schmincke paints. The work often features visceral, layered compositions that utilize everything from vintage packaging to Swiss Aura-Soma bottle imagery.

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rate_review review schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 4 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

In “Discipline,” Larissa Pham Explores Predatory Art-World Mentorship

Larissa Pham’s debut novel, Discipline, follows Christina, a young writer and former painter grappling with the psychological aftermath of a formative affair with her art professor, Richard. Set against the backdrop of a book tour for her own autofictional novel, the narrative uses Christina’s observations of art—ranging from Helen Frankenthaler to Edward Hopper—to slowly peel back the layers of a relationship defined by power imbalances and predatory mentorship.

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