Aliza Shvarts

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On a screen in a dark space, two light-skinned hands with periwinkle nails hold money; a drawn looping white arrow connects them.

Columns

Maura Brewer Turns Money Laundering into Art

She interweaves financial expertise with humor to highlight the absurdity of financial machinations.

By
Aliza Shvarts
Jun 10, 2025 9:59 am

Avram Finkelstein exhibition at Smack Mellon

Reviews

Avram Finkelstein Changed the World. Now, at 73, He’s Getting His First New York Solo Show

Turning from activism to his personal life, Finkelstein asks how the body can be a locus to remake the world.

By
Aliza Shvarts
Apr 18, 2025 5:00 am

A black-and-white picture of a lively parade. The photographer is crouched on the ground, as is the picture's main subject, who is wearing a marching band hat, fanny pack, cowboy boots, and a sash that says TGFA. Elsehwere attendees are wearing tube tobs, angel wings, fishnets, and lacey unitards; many are dancing and smiling.

Features

Reproductive Justice Is Under Threat. What Can Art Do?

Artists show us how the discourse is messier than it seems.

By
Aliza Shvarts
Apr 2, 2025 5:00 am

Newswire

Taste Test: One of America’s Best Craft Distilleries Nailed the Tequila Cask Finish on Its Bourbon

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Beasley Faces Federal Gambling Probe on Eve of NBA Free Agency

Tom Cruise Celebrates ‘Days of Thunder’ as ‘F1’ Director Teases Possible Crossover Sequel

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