SELECTED WRITING & ARCHIVES


Sophia Narrett
W Magazine
| March 2023

Reflecting on Sophia Narrett’s artistic evolution as she makes her solo debut at Perrotin.


Lily Kwong
Cultured
| February 2023

Catching up with Lily Kwong at New York Botanical Garden amid her curatorial takeover of The Orchid Show.


Firelei Báez
Cultured
| December 2022

A profile of artist Firelei Báez on the occasion of her show “Americananana” at James Cohan.


NADA Miami 2022
Cultured
| December 2022

A roundup of standout presentations at the 20th NADA Miami art fair. Includes Teresa Baker at De Boer; Sarah Tortora at Ulterior Gallery; Fuyuhiko Takata at Waiting Room; Craig Kalpakjian and Robert Sandler at Kai Matsumiya; and Cristine Brache, Elliot Reed and Jesse Gouveia at Anonymous Gallery.


Kelly Wearstler
Cultured
| November 2022

A profile on international design star Kelly Wearstler timed to the debut of “NUDO” at Arca Wynwood over Miami Art Week 2022.


Banks Violette
Sotheby’s
| May 2022

An interview with Banks Violette on his collaboration with Celine and Hedi Slimane. Sponsored by Celine for Sotheby’s. See PDF.


Critics’ Pick: “Studio Visitor” ft. Rebecca Ness and Joel Shapiro at Morgan Presents
Artforum
| March 2022

An Artforum Critics’ Pick highlighting “Studio Visitor,” a two-person show with Rebecca Ness and Joel Shapiro at Morgan Presents. See PDF.


Shayne Oliver
W
| April 2022

An interview with Shayne Oliver on the occasion of his return to NYFW with Anonymous Club and his solo show, “Museum, Anonymous Club,” at Egan and Rosen.


Judy Chicago
Interview
| January 2022

A Q&A with Judy Chicago on the occasion of her show “Judy Chicago in Glass” at Nina Johnson.


Harry Nuriev
Interview
| December 2021

I spoke to designer-of-the-moment Harry Nuriev amid the reveal of his latest project, The Bedroom, at Design Miami 2021.


Sara Cwynar
TheGuide.art
| September 2021

An interview with Sara Cwynar about Glass Life (2021)—her first multi-channel film work—which premiered in a solo show of the same name at Foxy Production.


Lynn Hershman Leeson
TheGuide.art
| June/July 2021

An interview with Lynn Hershman Leeson on the occasion of “Twisted,” a show at the New Museum that marks the artist’s first institutional solo presentation in New York City.


Nour Mobarak
TheGuide.art
| May 2021

Nour Mobarak opens up about “Logistique Elastique,” her debut solo show in New York City.


Sadie Laska and Sara Magenheimer’s "LuLLabIES" at Ceysson & Bénétière
TheGuide.art
| April 2021

How Sadie Laska and Sara Magenheimer came to collaborate on a new body of work during the pandemic.


Ragna Bley
TheGuide.art
| February 2021

A profile on artist Ragna Bley timed to “Soundings,” her inaugural solo show with Downs & Ross.


Tschabalala Self
TheGuide.art
| January 2021

An interview with Tschabalala Self on the occasion of “Cotton Mouth,” her first solo presentation with Galerie Eva Presenhuber.


Gina Beavers
TheGuide.art
| October 2020

An interview with Gina Beavers tied to “World War Me,” the artist’s first solo show with Marianne Boesky Gallery.


Sadie Laska’s “EREHWON” at Canada
TheGuide.art
| October 2020

A write-up on Sadie Laska’s solo show at Canada.


Sam Moyer
TheGuide.art | October 2020

A conversation with Sam Moyer timed to the unveiling of her Public Art Fund commission Doors for Doris.


Dan Herschlein’s “Dweller” at JTT
TheGuide.art | September 2020

A write-up on Dan Herschlein’s solo show at JTT.


Park McArthur’s “Edition One and Two Fantasies” at Essex Street
TheGuide.art | August 2020

A write-up on Park McArthur’s solo exhibition at Essex Street.


Danielle Dean
Cultured
| March 2018

Artist Danielle Dean discusses her 2017 video True Red Ruin (Elmina Castle) (2017), the center of her solo presentation at MOCAD.


Leila Kinney
Cultured | April/May 2018

Leila Kinney of MIT’s Center for Art, Science and Technology talks about spearheading the university’s arts initiatives.


Paris Starn
Cultured
| February 2018

Paris Starn talks about her love of baking and joining forces with Opening Ceremony for the launch of her new fashion line, Paris 99.


Avery Singer
Interview
| December/January 2018

A profile on painter Avery Singer for Interview's annual roundup of up-and-coming artists.


Sahra Motalebi
Interview 
| December/January 2018

A profile on Sahra Motalebi, the prolific musician and performer, for Interview's annual roundup of up-and-coming artists.


Coco Capitán
Cultured
| December 2017

An interview with artist and photographer Coco Capitán on the occasion of her collaboration with Gucci at Art Basel Miami Beach.


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Stephen Shore
Cultured
| November 2017

An interview with the iconic American photographer Stephen Shore ahead of his landmark retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art.


Jason Moran
Cultured
| November 2017

Celebrated jazz pianist Jason Moran talks about his Performa 17 performance, for which he composed an original score inspired by his friend Julie Mehretu’s paintings.


Njideka Akunyili Crosby
Cultured
| October 2017

Recently anointed MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship recipient Njideka Akunyili Crosby takes us through her evolution as an artist.


"Sex Work" at Frieze London
Cultured
| October 2017

Curator Alison Gingeras talks “Sex Work,” the tintillating special section she’s organized for Frieze London.


William Forsythe
Numéro | September 2017

World-renowned choreographer William Forsythe reflects on the art world and his first solo show at Gagosian. Appears in Numéro's first-ever "Art" issue.


Mary Heilmann
Cultured
| Summer 2017

Catching up with artist Mary Heilmann on the occasion of her show at The Dan Flavin Institute.


Fredi Devas
Surface
| April 2017

A conversation with Fredi Devas, the director and producer behind Planet Earth II's fascinating "Cities" episode.


"Studio Visit: Ugo Rondinone"
Surface
 | December/January 2017

The iconic Ugo Rondinone shows us around his Harlem studio.


Noah Horowitz
Surface
| November 2016

An interview with Art Basel Americas Director Noah Horowitz, a position that puts him at the helm of Art Basel Miami Beach.


Claire Danes
Surface | September 2016

The host of Art21's new season, Claire Danes ponders the relationship between physical space and creativity. (As-told-to)


Jack Shainman
Surface 
| August 2016

An interview with Chelsea gallerist Jack Shainman. Featured in Surface's Power 100 issue.


Terry Crews
Surface |
August 2016

Actor Terry Crews reflects on the changing landscape of Downtown Los Angeles. (As-told-to)


"Women of Abstract Expressionism" at Denver Art Museum
Surface
| June 2016

An exhibition at the Denver Art Museum highlights the accomplishments of the non-male AbEx painters.


Carly Mark
Interview
| March 2016

An interview with artist Carly Mark, whose “Haribo” painting series debuts at The Armory Show.


Lionel Maunz
Interview
| April 2016

Lionel Maunz sheds light on his work's disturbing, elegant aesthetic.


Gerasimos Floratos
Interview
| March 2016

Gerasimos Floratos grew up in his father's Times Square deli—an experience that is now an endless source of inspiration for the 29-year-old painter.


"Don't Make a Scene" at Kai Matsumiya
Interview | February 2016

Through a series of one-off, rapid-fire solo shows staged over a five-week period, gallerist Kai Matsumiya puts eleven artists in the spotlight, each for a short while.


Agathe Snow
Interview
| November 2015

Catching up with the storied New York artist Agathe Snow in advance of her solo show at Journal Gallery.


Amalia Ulman
Interview | October 2015

A profile on artist Amalia Ulman, whose acclaimed project Excellences & Perfections (2014) made Instagram a tool for deception. Extended Q&A, online only.


Ethan Greenbaum
Interview
| July 2015

The artist shares how he’s inspired by the mundane details and symbols underlying New York City's infrastructure.


Melissa McGill
Interview
| July 2015

Melissa McGill discusses Constellation (2015-2017), her monumental public artwork on Pollepel Island in the Hudson River.


"Pheromone Hotbox" at Steven Kasher Gallery
Interview
| January 2015

The five up-and-coming photographers in “Pheromone Hotbox” answer questions about their life and work.


boychild
Interview
| December/January 2015

A profile on the performance artist boychild.


Jacolby Satterwhite
Interview
| December 2014

Featured in "15 Faces of 2015." 28-year-old multimedia artist Jacolby Satterwhite explains how he creates his intricate digital videos.


Elizabeth Jaeger
The New York Times | October 2014

Artist Elizabeth Jaeger is profiled in "Up Next,” the weekly Fashion & Styles column that highlights up-and-coming creatives.


Diana Al-Hadid
Interview
| February 2014

An interview with sculptor Diana Al-Hadid in advance of her solo show at Marianne Boesky.


David LaChapelle
Interview
| January 2014

The iconic art and fashion photographer David LaChapelle on his new body of work in “LAND SCAPE” at Paul Kasmin.


Alanna Heiss
Interview
| January 2014

An interview with the iconic curator Alanna Heiss on her expansion of Clocktower Gallery.


Richard Kern
Interview
| April 2013

An interview with photographer Richard Kern, whose latest works are compiled in the monograph Shot by Kern, out from Taschen.


Andrew Carmellini
Interview
| April 2013

As Andrew Carmellini prepares for the opening of Lafayette—what promises to be “the ultimate French eatery”—the renowned chef opens up about his obsession with food.