Delia Harrington

Boston

Arts & culture writer for hire @Artnet, @ARTnews, @DAMEmagazine, @DenofGeekUS, @Polygon, @Nerdist, @The_Rumpus. @NUjournalism/@NUSL alum. Not a lawyer They/them

Articles

Love in the Big City: Queering the K-Drama

Nov 1, 2024 | mxmedia.substack.com | Delia Harrington

Spoilers for the drama series Love in the Big City, and to some extent, the novel by Sang Young Park. I have yet to see the film, but I would love a screener!In the first episode of TVING’s Love in the Big City, we meet Nam Yoon Su’s somewhat directionless, partying gay college student Go Young in bed with another man, and then on his way to work.
Mx Media | Delia Harrington | Substack

Oct 9, 2024 | open.substack.com | Delia Harrington

Mx MediaAn arts & culture newsletter from a queer perspective. The name is a reference to the arts term "mixed media," which means using more than one material, and the gender neutral honorific "Mx," pronounced like "mix."Check it out first - free
Right Place, Wrong Painting? Yun and RM's RPWP

Oct 7, 2024 | mxmedia.substack.com | Delia Harrington

In honor of the release of the RPWP (Right Place, Wrong Person) documentary, please enjoy the first entry in a series on the second full-length solo studio album from RM of BTS. s leader RM has a longstanding relationship with the world of fine art, a push-and-pull where he is both inspired by visual arts and impacts the industry with his choices in collecting and attending shows. So it should come as no surprise that there are fine art references across his most recent solo album’s promotions.
ICA Boston Presents the First North American Survey of Firelei Báez’s Powerfully Layered Work

May 31, 2024 | observer.com | Delia Harrington

ICA Boston Presents the First North American Survey of Firelei Báez’s Powerfully Layered Work The artist uses fiction to explore the all-too-real legacies of colonial rule in the Americas and the Caribbean, drawing on sci-fi, fantasy, folklore, Afro-Latinx religion and mythology. Artist Firelei Báez uses fiction to explore the all-too-real legacies of colonial rule in the Americas and the Caribbean.
Rothko, Finding Meaning in Modern Art, & the Value of Seeing Transcendent Work IRL

Dec 28, 2023 | mxmedia.substack.com | Delia Harrington

A tweet about the 2021 sale of Russian-born American painter Mark Rothko's "No.7" (1951) selling for $82.5M with the caption, "Explain what this painting means and why it is good," recently went viral over on Twitter/X, kicking off a discussion about modern art, particularly Rothko's work.
The Newly Reopened NMWA Offers a Museum-Going Experience Powered by Advocacy

Nov 1, 2023 | observer.com | Delia Harrington

The Newly Reopened NMWA Offers a Museum-Going Experience Powered by Advocacy The National Museum of Women in the Arts opened its doors late last month with all new exhibitions and a new take on its permanent collection.
SAAM Rehang Offers a More Expansive Take on American Modern and Contemporary Art

Oct 4, 2023 | observer.com | Delia Harrington

SAAM Rehang Offers a More Expansive Take on American Modern and Contemporary Art The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s modern and contemporary galleries are open for the first time since 2021, marking the completion of the first phase of a years-long museum-wide overhaul.
Celebrating Global Unity: World Culture Festival 2023 in Washington, D.C.

Sep 3, 2023 | blog.sheswanderful.com | Jordan Campbell |Delia Harrington |Samantha Marangell

The world is a rich tapestry of diverse cultures, traditions, and people. And what better way to celebrate this diversity than through a grand festival that brings the world together? The World Culture Festival aims to do just that. Prior World Culture Festivals have taken place in destinations like Berlin and New Delhi and have drawn some 3.75 million visitors, but this year’s festival will be held right here in the United States.
Past Lives Finds a Moment of Peace and Eternity at a Korean Art Museum

Aug 11, 2023 | mxmedia.substack.com | Delia Harrington

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I used to hate packing my suitcase for trips because none of my clothes felt right. I eventually realized I wasn't packing for my true gender identity.

Aug 5, 2023 | insider.com | Delia Harrington

I travel frequently, but packing always stressed me out because my clothes never felt like me. But I didn't understand why I was so bothered by something so trivial. Eventually, I realized I was experiencing gender dysphoria and came out as nonbinary. Insider recommends waking up with Morning Brew, a daily newsletter. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.