For The Better

This week: diving into the Black Atlantic, Percival Everett’s James, “demure” by and for trans people, debunking the “marshmallow test,” and much more.

Though she belongs to a movement of young artists exploring recent upheavals in Sri Lanka, Hema Shironi’s works also draw upon her experience as a mixed-identity artist.

“I consider the studio to be a co-creator of my work, and the container for my actions.”