God Loves Uganda

Roger Ross Williams' critical documentary on Christianity's modern crusade

by Clancy McCarty Roger Ross Williams‘ documentary feature “God Loves Uganda” discusses the nature of foreign missionary aid in the growing nation of Uganda. Williams studies the pros and cons of the American Christian Right’s religious and political influx, balancing a sharp eye on the wealth made by the groups and the harsh beliefs that undoubtedly follow. The influence is so heavy that human rights …

Zwelethu Mthethwa: New Works

The South African portraitist's latest exploration of a person's true identity

For his sixth solo show at NYC’s Jack Shainman Gallery, photographer Zwelethu Mthethwa presents three new series of works that continue to establish his role as one of South Africa’s most perceptive portraitists. Born in Durban, the Cape Town-based artist draws on personal reflections when conceiving a new project, but once determined, is wholly dedicated to exposing an individual’s entire identity. “What portraiture is about …

Interview: Jeremy Shaw

The experimental artist on single viewer exhibitions and photographing plant "aura"

Working out of Berlin and Vancouver, multimedia artist Jeremy Shaw is a busy man supplying both cities with his highly involved works. Currently, Shaw is exhibiting in Berlin alongside artists such as Yoko Ono and Geoffrey Farmer, in the conceptual group show, “One On One,” which is curiously designed for a single viewer. He is also the focus of a solo show at Vancouver’s Macaulay …