Contemporary art is an ever-changing entity that ranges from politically engaged activism to the awe-inspiring spectacle to the stationary pleasures of painting. This class navigates the field by exploring contemporary work on exhibit in NYC during fall 2023. Artists under discussion include An-My Lê, Judy Chicago, Cecily Brown and Henry Taylor. This class is a seminar; participation is required. The final assignment is a proposed curatorial project. The New School’s own art collection serves as a resource along with selected readings, videos and guest speakers.