Dear Community,
I spend a lot of time thinking about who's missing from monuments and memorials. I was reflecting on this this Memorial Day, especially since we are experiencing so many people’s histories and perspectives being stripped away – women’s rights, reproductive rights, trans rights. How can we use monuments and memorials in a new way? This was much of my thinking when I created DENDROFEOMONOLOGY, the feminist history tree ring, last summer. And it’s the driving force behind an exciting new project we have in the works for this fall. Stay tuned.
Ken has a great new op-ed about AI published on the front page of The Boston Globe today. His op-ed "AI's Creative Upside" is an important perspective that challenges all the fear and panic around this issue. Read in The Globe here, or on the PDF here.
I’m also heading to NYC mid-June to speak at the Tribeca Film Festival about AI, Chat GPT, and creativity and filmmaking. Tribeca has such a great lineup of films, events and talks. Check it all out here.
While in New York, I can't wait to see the MoMA art show Signals: How Video Transformed the World. Any other recommendations of great art shows in NYC, please let me know.
We’re deep in the creative soil working on all the above, as well as the new Getty initiative PST: Art & Science Collide at the Skirball Cultural Center in LA, and a new short film. I am loving wrestling with these ideas in different mediums.
One of my lightbox artworks will be auctioned for the Headland Center for the Arts, where I was artist-in-residence over a decade ago. I'm so happy to support their work creating space for artists to develop new ideas. The auction is online now at Artsy and at their big event on June 6 here.
In this month's newsletter that I am calling May (literally sent at the very end), art shows, books, podcasts, and articles to check out.
Here's to reflecting, rethinking, regenerating,
xo,
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Headlands Center for the Arts Benefit Auction, June 6
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My artwork that the Headlands is auctioning for the benefit is the DEFAULT MODE NETWORK, which is the neuroscience term for when your brain is in a creative state. It was the piece that most represented the way I felt when I was an artist-in-residence there. All art is online now for their auction here and view the auction catalog here. Tickets for the live event are here. Join me in supporting this wonderful organization!
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| Tribeca Festival, June 7-18
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It's been wonderful to be a part of this festival with screenings and talks over the years. Looking forward to heading back this year to talk about ChatGPT and filmmaking. Check out the full lineup here.
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#VOTEPROCHOICE is urgently raising funds for their voter registration and education work in Ohio and Virginia, where we have the opportunity to protect critical access points to abortion care for millions in and out of state. Every $2 raised helps reach a new prochoice voter and brings us one step closer to protecting abortion rights in Ohio and Virginia. We cannot wait until 2024 to organize. The moment is now. Learn more and donate here.
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Signals: How Video Transformed the World at MoMA through July 8
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I cannot wait to see this show in NYC next month. Learn more here.
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Machine Violence at Postmasters Gallery in NYC through June 2
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Postmasters shows are always provocative. This show is only open until June 2nd. So check it out if you can. Learn more here.
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Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare at the Skirball Cultural Center in LA through Sept. 3
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This exhibit in LA on the the blacklisting of artists during the red scare at the Skirball Cultural Center is fascinating. Learn more here.
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As a founder of the Webby Awards, it's always is thrilling to see the winners. A big BRAVA to Julie Hermelin’s Gutsy Media’s short film “Always & Forever” (below) on the absurdity of abortion bans win for Best Public Service Announcement and to Rihanna, Jon Stewart, Lizzo, NASA and many more! Check out all the winners here and the 1 min film below. Definitely watch->
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| A Transparent Musical, May 23-June 25 at the Mark Taper Forum in LA
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Hearing great reviews of Joey Soloway's new musical, based on their fantastic show. Learn more here.
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| FIRE/LAND June 10 in Placerville, CA
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FIRE/LAND aims to bring new interest to wildfire preparedness and care for the land through an exciting outrdoor musical, forum, and a gallery exhibition of artwork. Learn more and get tickets here.
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| Holocaust Teachers of America Symposium, July 24-27 in Atlanta
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The Holocaust Teachers of America Symposium is a 3-day intense teacher-created/ teacher-led professional development symposium where participants gain priceless knowledge pertaining to the complex history of Antisemitism, the Holocaust, Imperialism, Colonialism, Nationalism, economics, and democracy as well as the sociopolitical changes that affected the individuals of Europe at this time in history and how to accurately and appropriately bring these lessons to the 6-12 classroom. I'm honored to be one of this year's speakers. Learn more and register here.
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| The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel
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Just received my copy. I. cannot. wait. to. read. Learn more here.
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Gary Gulman is hands-down Ken's and my favorite stand-up comedian right now and I'm excited to read his new memoir and see him live this fall. Learn more and preorder here.
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| Excellent Advice for Living by Kevin Kelly
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I love Kevin Kelly's mind. Looking forward to reading this new work and all the wisdom he has to offer. Learn more here.
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As a lifelong fan of Ms., I can't wait to read this new compilation of all that they have done! Learn more and preorder here.
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| Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind by Mike Jay
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A fascinating dive into modern culture. Learn more here.
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
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Love the book, love the author, and the film lives up to all. Extra bonus that my sister Kimberly Brooks's paintings are featured in it. Info on the film here.
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Judy Blume is a mensch in every way. I highly recommend watching this wonderful documentary berfore the feature film; you'll get even more out of it. Learn more here.
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Being able to forgive is one of life's most important sklls. Richard Sergey's film for the Templeton World Charity Foundation goes deep explaining how and why. Watch here.
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Many of you have written to me how much you got out of my brother Dr. Jordan Shlain's medical insights in this newsletter during the pandemic. Check out his excellent podcast here.
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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I'm loving this new podcast where Julia Louis-Dreyfus interviews women older and wiser than herself for advice. Listen here.
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EXiT at Catherine Clark Gallery
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EXiT at Catharine Clark Gallery is a very cool new art boutique in her expanded gallery featuring artist multiples, books, homewares, gifts, and unique objects. I'm especially excited about the lithographs by Kara Walker on the left. The dish on the right - so good. Visit the store at 248 Utah in San Francisco or check out the online store here.
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Flora Grubb's SF plant emporium (that doesn't even begin to describe it) is my happy place. Can't wait to visit the new outpost in LA. Learn more here.
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"Untangling Rosalind Franklin’s Role in DNA Discovery, 70 Years On"
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In my continued effort to shine a light on women who haven't received enough recognition, so glad to see Rosalind Franklin finally get her due. Read here and see the show based on her work "Double Helix"
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| How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education
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In the spirit of Ken's op-ed on AI, here's another great take from Khan Academy founder Sal Khan. Watch here.
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| "Who Will Have the Last Word on the Universe?"
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This article "Who Will Have the Last Word on the Universe?" puts everything into perspective.
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See you in June,
xo,
Tiffany
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