Xandra Ibarra's Nude Performance at MFA Boston, High Line's Bamiyan Buddha, and AIPAD's Craft Turn
At the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, artist Xandra Ibarra presented her performance 'Nude Laughing,' a work she has been showcasing for over ten years. This nearly nude performance ignited conversations about consent, viewer behavior, and the human form. Staff Reporter Rhea Nayyar reported on the event, which left some visitors and Instagram users feeling disturbed. In other news, the High Line unveiled a 27-foot-tall Buddha, a revival of the Bamiyan Buddhas. The AIPAD Photography Show highlighted Latin American and Latine artists. Reviews included Lori Waxman on Alice Tippit's 'Mischievous Erotics,' John Yau on Mark Milroy, and Mellissa Holbrook Pierson on Jan Staller's photography book. The Marsden Hartley Legacy Project debuted online, featuring a studio visit with Hadieh Afshani and an obituary for James Hayward.
Key facts
- Xandra Ibarra performed 'Nude Laughing' at MFA Boston.
- The performance has been staged at various art venues for over a dozen years.
- The piece sparked conversations about consent and viewer etiquette.
- Rhea Nayyar reported on the performance for Hyperallergic.
- The High Line installed a 27-foot-tall Buddha referencing the Bamiyan Buddhas.
- AIPAD's Photography Show focused on Latin American and Latine artists.
- Alice Tippit's exhibition reviewed by Lori Waxman.
- Mark Milroy's work reviewed by John Yau.
- Jan Staller's new photography book reviewed by Mellissa Holbrook Pierson.
- The Marsden Hartley Legacy Project launched online.
- Hadieh Afshani featured in 'A View From the Easel'.
- James Hayward, LA painter, remembered.
- Randa Jumean's photo won World Press Photo of the Year.
- Esther Pressoir profiled from the archive.
Entities
Artists
- Xandra Ibarra
- Alice Tippit
- Mark Milroy
- Jan Staller
- Marsden Hartley
- Hadieh Afshani
- James Hayward
- Randa Jumean
- Esther Pressoir
- Jeremy Frey
Institutions
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- High Line
- AIPAD
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Hyperallergic
- MacArthur Foundation
- World Press Photo
Locations
- Boston
- Massachusetts
- New York City
- New York
- United States
- Philadelphia
- Pennsylvania
- Manhattan
- France
- Italy