Kent Monkman Archives - 1 Minute Critic

"mistikôsiwak (Wooden Boat People): Welcoming the Newcomers" by Kent Monkman

Art

How artist Kent Monkman is refuting the Romantic view of the “vanishing race”

Matthew Wexler May 31, 2025 0

The Denver Art Museum presents "History is Painted by the Victors," the first major solo exhibition by Kent Monkman.

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(l-r) "Here's To Life," Al Johnson; "Oracle," Sanford Biggers; "Fiori di Como," Dale Chihuly.

Art

The Las Vegas Strip’s secret art scene hides in plain sight—if you know where to look

Matthew Wexler Oct 24, 2025

"Discoshow" 1st anniversary performance. Photo courtesy of Spiegelworld.

Culture

How ‘Discoshow’ honors the genre’s roots while keeping Vegas dancing

Matthew Wexler Oct 23, 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE

Culture

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE’ proves drag’s mainstream moment is revolutionary

Matthew Wexler Oct 22, 2025

The cast of "Not Ready for Prime Time." Photo by Russ Rowland.

Reviews

‘Not Ready for Prime Time’ nails SNL’s early years chaos. The narrative? Still in rehearsal.

Lindsay B. Davis Oct 21, 2025