MINOR AT HEART
A homecoming for the Queen of Soul
Film critic Melissa Anderson writes about the release of Amazing Grace, a "long-delayed" documentary concert film chronicling two widely revered 1972-era Aretha Franklin performances that comprise a live album of the same name.
December is for monsters
There are some new full-color ballpoint pen illustrations from award-winning comics artist and writer Emil Ferris in the December print issue of Artforum.
Otis in type
Two Fonts in Use posts explore cover design and fonts utilized for a series of Otis Redding singles
Vivian Maier in color
At Chicago magazine, critic Claire Voon writes about a new monograph for photographer Vivian Maier
José Naranja is filling every page
Artist José Naranja has amassed tons of followers on Instagram, where the former aeronautical engineer posts photos of his richly detailed full-color ink and watercolor sketches.
Julie Doucet's comics changed history
At Comic Arts Brooklyn, Anne Elizabeth Moore discussed Julie Doucet's significant impact on comics.
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Dominic Umile lives, writes, and drinks in Brooklyn, NY. His criticism and features have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Reader, Hyperallergic, and more. Get in touch.