Colleen Rodgers
New York based freelance writer covering art, music, fashion, and culture.
ILY2 Gallery Works from the Inside Out — IMPULSE Magazine
The art world today, unsurprisingly, is not as philanthropic as we might wish it to be. Institutions talk of supporting more minority artists while making promises to reallocate resources to support marginalized communities. At the same time, institutions like the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art are turning their backs on these initiatives in the wake of the Trump administration’s mandate to end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. While there has been a greater shift toward ex...
Artifacts: Preserving the Stories of Underground Culture — IMPULSE Magazine
Writer and historian Steven Watson has always been intrigued by the downtown culture of the ’60s and ’70s: the circles of writers, artists, and performers who were at the helm of a cultural revolution in New York City. Watson began interviewing these circles and has accumulated over 200 video interviews with the revolutionary thinkers who make up the cultural mosaic of the American avant-garde.
Baring it All
Rosie Marks, documentary photographer based out of London, England, takes us out of incognito mode, and gives us an upfront look at the enigmatic industry. In collaboration with the adult entertainment site Brazzers, Marks will release her latest work Raw Talent, at the Felix Art Fair in Los Angeles, from February 19-23, 2025. The launch coincides with the 20th anniversary of the platform and documents the talent, crew, and fans of Brazzars as they travel internationally over the course of a year.
Politics of Care
Clementine Keith-Roach explores motherhood and collective identity through modern ruins that blend personal and historical forms into fragile yet resilient vessels.
Hyper-Individualism in an Online World
A few months ago, a New York Times article by Mireille Silcoff titled “Teen Subcultures Are Fading. Pity the Poor Kids,” circulated TikTok. The article recounted a conversation Silcoff had had with her daughter who shown her a TikTok of a girl walking into a Dallas clothing store called “Dear Hannah Prep”, upon which she exclaimed “it’s so preppy in here”, while facing a room of brightly colored ruffled skirts, beaming smiley face icons, and ironically placed palm trees. Akin to a 2007 Justice or Ruby and Jenna, this store was far from the New England Ivy League, Lisa Birnbach, “cashmere sweater draped upon your shoulders” kind of preppy I know.
Michael Wang Challenges Visions of a Nuclear Future — IMPULSE Magazine
At Bienvenu Steinberg & C, the multidisciplinary artist Michael Wang presents Yellow Earth, an exhibition that explores the destructive capabilities of natural energy in a modern nuclear age. The exhibition engages in dialogue with the work of Walter De Maria, a key figure of land art, whose exploration of environmental relationships and atomic undertones parallel Wang’s. Wang leaves the viewer to observe the pure beauty of uranium while being confronted with the inextricable damage and tragedy its misuse has caused.
Betty Tompkins’ P.P.O.W Exhibition Recontextualizes the Female Body — IMPULSE Magazine
A woman's body has long been the subject of art. Throughout art history, we have seen both male and female artists inspired by the nude female figure. Whether it be in sculpture, painting, photography, or drawing, a woman’s body has been the inspiration for countless artworks, and is no stranger to the public eye.In her third solo exhibition at P.P.O.W Gallery, Just a Pretty Face by Betty Tompkins removes the nude female body from a sexualized space and places it before us to observe objectively...
Paul Klein Leads With Love
In an industry where curated digital personas abound, Paul Klein, one-half of the “soft-boy” alt-rock band LANY, chooses truth over illusion. While others project idealized versions, Paul invites his audience to connect with the real him.
LANY's exploration of ballad love songs delves into themes of heartbreak and loss, with Paul viewing vulnerability as a powerful means to help people feel less alone. Despite his lowkey approach, Paul graciously accepts photos and greetings from fans, recognizing them as genuine expressions of appreciation for his music.
LANY's exploration of ballad love songs delves into themes of heartbreak and loss, with Paul viewing vulnerability as a powerful means to help people feel less alone. Despite his lowkey approach, Paul graciously accepts photos and greetings from fans, recognizing them as genuine expressions of appreciation for his music.
YOSSI HOMME: The American Youth Wave
When we think about the elements that define American youth culture, what comes to mind? Maybe it's the image of young people advocating for change, the vibrant culture of 90s, early 00s downtown New York City, or the impact the influential forces of music, technology and mass media have had on the culture-at-large. It might even be as straightforward as a teenager's first Marlboro light. For Yossi Shetrit, it's all of this and more.