BOMB 124/Summer 2013
How do mirrors affect dimension? Alan Uglow is interviewed by French sculptor, Alain Kirili as they examine the trajectory of Uglow’s paintings since his move to New York from London. Uglow discusses the relationships of time and space in his work.
Painter Chuck Connelly shares his thoughts on critiquing the culture through painting, how he invented brand-name advertising, and why he believes in God.
Two untitled ink drawings by Jeanne Hedstrom.
Richard Prince quizzes the legendary architect and installation artist Vito Acconci on everything from pornography to childhood memories to films that make him cry in this fast-paced, in-depth interview from 1991.
Tom Bolt conducts an illuminating interview with James Merrill, one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century, a few short years before his death in 1995.
Unfairly lumped in with the literary “brat pack” of the ‘80s, Jill Eisenstadt strayed from her peers’ chronicles of ‘80s decadence in her witty but unpretentious tales of working-class youth in her first novel, Far Rockaway.
Amos Poe discusses making movies, being a father, and his decision to write something closer to his real life. Poe’s paintings are currently on view at Microscope Gallery.
Hong Kong director Ann Hui tells Lawrence Cha about her mixed feelings regarding her latest “hybrid” film, and weighs the pros and cons of working commercially.
Director Mira Nair speaks about the trials and learning experiences of filming Mississippi Masala, the story of a romance between a young Indian girl and her black lover in the American South.
Joachim Berendt, the father of World Music, finds the human voice to be the most expressive instrument and captures this in his three-disc set Voices.
John Wesley Harding talks about being a pop anachronism at age 25.
Jane Alexander, established theater and film actress, tells Stuart Spencer her abbreviated life story, from her early interest in math at Sarah Lawrence to her current movie roles and interest in wildlife preservation.
Raised in Brooklyn, Colombian-born actor John Leguizamo has served as a pioneer, simultaneously breaking down and poking fun at Hispanic stereotypes in his clever and timeless sketches.
“Mary Shultz’s usual reserve turns to fire when she reaches the stage.” So begins painter and musician Tod Wizon’s conversation with this fiercely articulate actress—a conversation about the immediacy of live theater and the lure of the lights.
Nine-part poem inspired by an old Arabic love story, “From Another Desert” by Agha Shahid Ali. This article is only available in print.
A group of friends prepare to go on a trip, “In The Station” by Deborah Eisenberg. This article is only available in print.
Ink drawing consisting of several squares and crucifixes, Little Statuette by Kay Rosen. This article is only available in print.
Photograph of a large, abstract oil on canvas painting, Project for Bomb Magazine by Pat Steir. This article is only available in print.
Childhood reminiscence of teeth and eggshell fetishes, Teeth. by Max Blagg. This article is only available in print.
A girl talks to imaginary characters to help deal with her family, an excerpt from the novel The Almanac Branch by Bradford Morrow. This article is only available in print.
Black and white photograph of a rocky outdoor area, The Artist on Holiday by Geralyn Donahue. This article is only available in print.
Two mentally disturbed teenagers commit crimes, “The Day Will Come” by Maggie Estep. This article is only available in print.
A woman recounts her recent romantic and sexual exploits in a long letter, “There’s Something Very Male About Me” by Dodie Bellamy. This article is only available in print.
Numerous drawn plans for building pyramid-like structures by Jacki Ferrar. This article is only available in print.
A woman corresponds with a Berlin-sanctioned friend, “Till the Crows Turn White” by Amy Gerstler. This article is only available in print.
Two oil on linen paintings, La Parade and Number One Landscape by George Moore. This article is only available in print.
Untitled, abstract ink drawing by Richard Nabhan. This article is only available in print.
Untitled black and white drawing of rectangular figures, by Li-Trincere. This article is only available in print.
BOMB Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Betsy Sussler celebrates BOMB’s ten-year anniversary and remembers the magazine’s beginnings. This article is only available in print.
