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Boston Art Review's Issue 15 magazine cover featuring the artist Tourmaline standing outside of the Stonewall National Monument park in New York City.

Issue 15: Fall/Winter 2025

Tourmaline graces our cover, while inside, Issue 15 explores how memory, preservation, and practice shape what’s happening now—with exclusive artist projects, interviews, and our special Un-monument section. Every issue includes a copy of our brand-new map, Radar.

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Civic Culture Desk

A man seated at a table rests his hand on his head.

Civic Culture • Dec 23, 2025

The Exit Interview: Mass Cultural Council's Executive Director, Michael J. Bobbitt, on a Pioneering Five Years

Michael J. Bobbitt reflects on his approach to systems change and integrating the arts into public policy as leader of the state government agency tasked with supporting the arts in Massachusetts.

Interview by Kim Córdova

A man playing a cello and a woman playing a piano perform on a stage.

Civic Culture • Dec 15, 2025

Listening Together: Yo-Yo Ma, Mayor Wu, and a Hopeful Culture of Democracy

I’m a musician who has spent my professional life at the intersection of the arts and policy. Taking my kids to experience the “We The People: Celebrating Our Shared Humanity” concert clarified how shared cultural experiences can help us practice the art of civic engagement.

Op-Ed by Jenn Chang

Weekly Happenings

January 27–February 3

It's here: our editors' guide to the must-see exhibitions across New England this winter

January 20–27

Don't forget to submit: last chance to apply for the 2026 Emerging Boston Art Writing Fellowship

January 13–20

Last call for performance proposals for Creative Sector Day at the MA State House

Various spreads from Boston Art Review's Issue 11: Emerge, spread on a grey background

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Issue 15: Fall/Winter 2025

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Civic Culture Desk

Civic Culture • Dec 23, 2025

The Exit Interview: Mass Cultural Council's Executive Director, Michael J. Bobbitt, on a Pioneering Five Years

Michael J. Bobbitt reflects on his approach to systems change and integrating the arts into public policy as leader of the state government agency tasked with supporting the arts in Massachusetts.

Interview by Kim Córdova

Civic Culture • Dec 15, 2025

Listening Together: Yo-Yo Ma, Mayor Wu, and a Hopeful Culture of Democracy

Op-Ed by Jenn Chang

Weekly Happenings

January 27–February 3

It's here: our editors' guide to the must-see exhibitions across New England this winter

January 20–27

Don't forget to submit: last chance to apply for the 2026 Emerging Boston Art Writing Fellowship

January 13–20

Last call for performance proposals for Creative Sector Day at the MA State House

Subscribe to Boston Art Review Today

Subscribe and save! Get every issue of Boston Art Review with free shipping along with invites to special events.

Meet Our Team

We're a community-supported publication. In addition to our small staff, we rely on a team of editors who are passionate about supporting our arts ecosystem.

Learn More