How Tarot Survived for 500 Years
Plus: Protesters call on MoMA to ditch Leon Black, and our exhibition fall guide for the Bay Area.
As autumn begins in the northern hemisphere, the air carries the scent of magic. At the Morgan Library and Museum, a glowing exhibition on tarot throughout history has caught the attention of many. One such admirer is AX Mina, a tarot reader who examines how deck designers have adapted to changing systems of power over time, seeking tools to overcome them.
Today, Paddy Johnson's new edition of Art Problems delves into the shame faced by artists who work day jobs to make ends meet. The central issue here is the classism that permeates the commercial art world. In this issue, readers can also find stories about a protest against billionaire Leon Black outside the Museum of Modern Art, Sarah Michelson's 25-day dance at the same museum, and a handy guide to art shows in the Bay Area this fall.
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