Carl Swanson

Carl Swanson is editor at large at New York magazine. 

Art

We Went to a Miami Mall to Watch Chloë Sevigny Go Down a Slide

The launch of Carsten Hö​ller's newest installation was a nine-story thrill ride.
Carl Swanson
2.15.18
Art

Make a Connection at Tony Cox's Disco-Inspired Show

The former pro skater's new apartment exhibition is woven from the fruits of after-hours encounters.
Carl Swanson
2.8.18
Art

This Instagram Account Meme-ifies Art History with Captions About Sex, Lies, and Insecurity

It's like playing What Do You Meme? at the Louvre.
Carl Swanson
12.27.17
Art

Gilbert & George on Terrorism, Brexit, and Beards

In their new exhibition at Lehmann Maupin in New York, Brit-art godfathers Gilbert & George demonstrate their creative longevity and explore a thoroughgoing interest in the global symbolism of facial hair.
Carl Swanson
10.16.17
Art

Sugar and Spice

Carl Swanson takes a trip to the Greek island of Hydra, winding up in a former slaughterhouse for a bittersweet encounter with Kara Walker’s glad hand.
Carl Swanson
7.7.17