The Untold Story of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek’s Intimate—and Complex—Bond

Andrew Durbin’s new dual biography, *The Wonderful World That Almost Was*, explores the profound and volatile relationship between photographer Peter Hujar and artist Paul Thek. Spanning from their meeting in the late 1950s to their deaths from AIDS-related complications in the 1980s, the book details how their shared experiences—most notably a 1963 visit to the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo—fundamentally shaped their artistic trajectories. While Hujar captured the mummified remains in haunting photographs, Thek translated the encounter into his visceral "meat pieces" and wax effigies.

talia chetrit fashion art intimacy control

Talia Chetrit, a photographer known for her intimate and often provocative images, is profiled in her Brooklyn studio shortly after giving birth. The article explores her career spanning fashion editorial for brands like Phoebe Philo and Celine, as well as her personal art photography, including a notable portrait of Lorde for the single "What Was That" and a series of self-portraits and images of her partner Denis that explore themes of the female body, intimacy, and control.

LIKE A DUET. In Conversation with Anne Imhof by Tyler Mitchell

Artists Anne Imhof and Tyler Mitchell engage in a cross-disciplinary dialogue reflecting on their recent solo exhibitions, "Wish You Were Gay" at Kunsthaus Bregenz and "Wish This Was Real" at C/O Berlin. The conversation explores the intersection of performance, photography, and the choreography of space, with both artists discussing how they manipulate the viewer's physical and emotional presence within an installation.

Can you recognize the photographers behind these 15 iconic shots?

Saurez-vous reconnaître les photographes qui se cachent derrière ces 15 clichés iconiques ?

Beaux Arts Magazine published a quiz challenging readers to identify 15 iconic photographs and their creators, from Nicéphore Niépce to Cindy Sherman. The quiz marks the bicentennial of photography in 2026–2027, featuring pioneers of the 19th century alongside contemporary masters, covering genres from photojournalism to intimate portraiture and formal experimentation.

Five can’t-miss fall art shows in Whatcom and Skagit counties

The article highlights five must-see fall art exhibitions in Whatcom and Skagit counties in Washington state. Featured shows include Mary Ann Peters' solo exhibition "myself inside your story" at the Whatcom Museum, Barbara Sternberger's abstract painting survey "At the Core" at Western Gallery, Joy Olney's "Pure Joy" at Cordata Gallery, and Voxel Gallery's first anniversary celebration with its "World Famous" exhibition. The piece also notes a photo exhibition on broadcasting pioneer Elaine Horn curated by archivist Jeff Jewell at the Whatcom Museum's Old City Hall.

Rania Matar’s new Eskenazi Museum exhibit highlights women’s resistance in Lebanon

Photographer Rania Matar has opened a new exhibition at the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University. The show features her work focusing on the lives, resilience, and resistance of women and girls in Lebanon, particularly in the aftermath of the 2020 Beirut port explosion.