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February 26, 2026
Review, Museums, Exhibitions
Hales Wilson
Tom Lloyd at the Studio Museum in Harlem

Tom Lloyd's light-based sculptures are now on view at the newly reopened Studio Museum in Harlem, marking the institution's return to 125th Street after years of renovation. This review examines how Lloyd built a practice around electric light and technology at a time when Black artists faced pressure to work in more representational forms, and why his work remains relevant today.

Tom Lloyd at the Studio Museum in Harlem
January 31, 2026
Review, entertainment
Staff Researcher
On Hamnet: Between the natural and the classical

This article offers a philosophical analysis of Hamnet, focusing on how director Chloé Zhao constructs a cinematic language grounded in pre-linguistic perception, myth, and embodied affect. Centering on the character of Agnes, the essay argues that the film traces a movement from a holistic, pre-symbolic mode of being—rooted in nature, sensation, and maternal lineage—into the symbolic order shaped by rhetoric, narrative, and art. Drawing on mythology, psychoanalytic theory, and Western philosophical traditions, the analysis explores how grief resists linguistic assimilation and how artistic representation functions as a belated ethical container for loss. Rather than resolving trauma through narrative closure, Hamnet foregrounds ambiguity, sensory immersion, and emotional resonance as primary modes of meaning-making. The article ultimately positions Zhao’s film as a critique of interpretive dominance in Western thought, proposing cinema as a space where perception precedes language and where art enables a shared, collective encounter with otherwise inexpressible pain.

On Hamnet: Between the natural and the classical
October 23, 2025
Review, Gamification, Theater
Hales Wilson
Free to Play: A Live Video Game Performance

Free To Play: A Live Video Game Performance redefines interactive theatre by merging live performance with real-time gameplay. Supported by the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, the production explores how digital platforms, gamification, and audience participation reshape creative agency and engagement in contemporary performance.

Free to Play: A Live Video Game Performance
August 28, 2025
entertainment, Review
Taylor Lien
Time and Trauma: How "The Bear" Season 4 ...

The Bear’s season 4 faces criticism for moving too slowly, but this review argues why the slow pacing is essential to the show’s exploration of trauma and the healing process. By analyzing key episodes, such as Sydney getting her hair done and the big fight at the end, this article explains how the show focuses on teamwork rather than individual genius. The analysis covers the season’s most impactful moments and states why patience in storytelling matters for representing what real recovery looks like.

Time and Trauma: How "The Bear" Season 4 Perfects the Art of Patience
June 19, 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, Multi-Media, Review, entertainment
Brett Ashley Crawford, Ph.D.
AI Transcription for Podcasts: Otter.ai and ...

AMT Lab has been using Descript and Otter.ai for many years. Both have matured and created unique value propositions for creators, artists, and arts organizations. The following offers a summary of the tools and uses from a podcasting point of view. However, they have other valuable business uses that are easy to see. Selecting the best tool for your use will be dependent on budget and intended projects.

AI Transcription for Podcasts: Otter.ai and Descript
Gillian Kim
October 18, 2017
Review

Living History: Education through Augmented Reality

Gillian Kim
October 18, 2017
Review
Living History: Education through Augmented Reality

Ever wondered what it would be like to step into the Globe Theatre in its heyday? Shakespeare 360's app takes users back in time. 

Tagged: review, arts education, augmented reality, Theatre, app

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Taylor Wilkerson
October 13, 2017
Databases, Review

NeonCRM: Smart Integration with Cost in Mind

Taylor Wilkerson
October 13, 2017
Databases, Review
NeonCRM: Smart Integration with Cost in Mind

Taylor reviews a newcomer to the CRM field. Neon is a nimble CRM priced especially well for small to mid-sized institutions.

Tagged: CRM systems, volunteer management, reviews, Data Manager

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Annesha Ganguly
October 4, 2017
Review

Bill Shannon: Dancing With Four Feet And Two Faces

Annesha Ganguly
October 4, 2017
Review
Bill Shannon: Dancing With Four Feet And Two Faces

Bill Shannon lectured at the Frank-Ratchye Studio for Creative inquiry in September. In this post, Annesha reviews his style of dance which uses technology and other props to re-frame the audiences' perspective. 

Source: https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/208810652_1280x944.jpg

Tagged: Dance, review, public art, Audience Engagement

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Lesly Ceballos
September 26, 2017
Review

RESISTBOT: How-to Advocate by Text-Message

Lesly Ceballos
September 26, 2017
Review
RESISTBOT: How-to Advocate by Text-Message

Contacting your elected officials has never been so easy! Check out our review of Resistbot.

Source: https://pixabay.com/en/smartphone-new-york-nyc-1020198/

Tagged: Advocacy, Mobile Technology

1 Comment
Kathleen Grennan
September 5, 2017
Review

Master Your Touring Experience with "Master Tour"

Kathleen Grennan
September 5, 2017
Review
Master Your Touring Experience with "Master Tour"

Want to make your life on the road so much easier? Check out our review of Master Tour. 

Source: https://www.eventric.com/products/master-tour/

Tagged: touring, review, app review, UX review

2 Comments
Jess Bergson
April 6, 2017
Review

Tech to Improve Inclusive Hiring Communications

Jess Bergson
April 6, 2017
Review
Tech to Improve Inclusive Hiring Communications

Want to fill your job openings fast with qualified, diverse applicants? We're reviewing Textio, a company that uses data to help companies perfect the language in their hiring communications.

Tagged: Apps, software, diversity, inclusivity, hiring, hr, human resources, communications, artificial intelligence, Databases

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Kevin O'Hora
March 31, 2017
Marketing

The Advantage of Email Newsletters

Kevin O'Hora
March 31, 2017
Marketing
The Advantage of Email Newsletters

Find out why email newsletters are making a resurgence.

Tagged: Current, email marketing, Marketing, reviews

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Kara Post
March 2, 2017
Review

3 Books Arts Managers Should Add to Their Office Libraries

Kara Post
March 2, 2017
Review
3 Books Arts Managers Should Add to Their Office Libraries

Read smart with our book recommendations for arts managers interested in adding a technology section to their office shelves.

Tagged: education, social media, management, email

3 Comments
Jenee Iyer
March 1, 2017
Review

New Apps Focus on Autism Inclusivity

Jenee Iyer
March 1, 2017
Review
New Apps Focus on Autism Inclusivity

A trio of Chicago museums have released a set of apps designed to increase museum accessibility for guests with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Tagged: inclusivity, accessibility

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Jess Bergson
February 1, 2017
Review

News Roundup: A.I., Ticket Bots, V.R., MailChimp, and Mummies

Jess Bergson
February 1, 2017
Review
News Roundup: A.I., Ticket Bots, V.R., MailChimp, and Mummies

Need to catch up on your art + technology news? We've got you covered.

Tagged: VR, Virtual Reality, Facebook, e-mail, digital imaging, Marketing, ticket bots, artificial intelligence, AI

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Jan 31, 2026
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Free to Play: A Live Video Game Performance
Oct 23, 2025
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Free to Play: A Live Video Game Performance
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Time and Trauma: How "The Bear" Season 4 Perfects the Art of Patience
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Time and Trauma: How "The Bear" Season 4 Perfects the Art of Patience
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AI Transcription for Podcasts: Otter.ai and Descript
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