Betye Saar, Picasso, BlackStar
The little-known story of a stolen Picasso that once belonged to the Guggenheim Museum, Zeitz MOCAA’s new leader, and the discovery of a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck.
Summer and the streets are filled with young people. As I glance at my reflection in a shop window, they seem to mock me with contempt. A haircut is needed, but the local barber makes me feel like the reincarnation of a dictator. Approaching me is a renowned artist, and though we've corresponded before, we're not close friends. We exchange glances but continue walking, deciding to spare them the awkwardness.
On this hot day, putting on dark Ray-Bans seems like a wise choice to avoid any more confrontations. The mention of Ray-Bans leads me to read about a recent protest by the group Everyone Hates Elon, featuring a poster of Jeffrey Epstein wearing Meta's camera glasses, with a provocative caption. Driving through Brooklyn, I encounter a flock of geese crossing a bridge over Newtown Creek, seemingly thrilled by the attention of drivers with phones out.
In the background, people on the radio discuss the president's mental state, while an expert explains the need for multiple generations to address generational trauma. I can't help but feel frustrated that such a long time is required when I don't believe it's possible to wait that long.
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