J. Faith Almiron – Hyperallergic

David Byrne’s Broadway Musical Celebrates a Monstrous Fascist

J. Faith Almiron — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:08:31 +0000

Though its creators won’t admit it, Here Lies Love is a tribute to the former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos, a human rights criminal and a relentless grifter.

Why We Need Unconventional Public Art Now More Than Ever

J. Faith Almiron — Thu, 13 May 2021 20:12:00 +0000

Art in Odd Places' public art and performance festival NORMAL is a clap-back to any appeal to returning to the previous status quo.

The Street Wisdom of Al Díaz, a First-Generation Graffiti Artist

J. Faith Almiron — Sun, 02 May 2021 20:11:00 +0000

Although many discussions on Díaz begin with his partnership with Jean-Michel Basquiat in the late 1970s, he still has something real to say.

One Nation Under a Groove: Why We Danced in the Streets

J. Faith Almiron — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:04 +0000

Public protests once filled the same streets now transformed into block parties. Photojournalists captured the impromptu gatherings and spontaneous joy that emerged in the distinct style of each city.

No One Owns Basquiat, Not Even Peter Brant

J. Faith Almiron — Fri, 10 May 2019 16:37:54 +0000

Brant has cogently influenced the legacy of Basquiat on several fronts, but the artist and his work remain gloriously defiant.