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Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith is a freelance writer who's written for Esquire, Vulture and Smithsonian.

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10 Pride Month Reads That Capture the Defiant and Joyful Spirit of Queer Life

By Nathan Smith
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Observer’s Guide to 2025’s Best Memoirs and Biographies, From ABBA to Ono

By Nathan Smith
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In Sydney, Julie Mehretu Challenges Our Engagement With Conflict and Devastation

By Nathan Smith
A row of five Andy Warhol-style portraits of Mao Zedong in different colorways hangs on a wall above a glass case displaying colorful ceramic vases.

What’s in a Name? Mao, Margaret Thatcher and Marie Antoinette Offer Answers at MONA

By Nathan Smith
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Understanding Yayoi Kusama Is About Connecting the Dots

By Nathan Smith
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12 New Non-Fiction Books You Need to Read in 2025

By Nathan Smith
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Observer’s Guide to Helsinki’s Best Art Galleries and Museums

By Nathan Smith
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Last-Minute Literary Gifts for the Art Lover On Your List

By Nathan Smith
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Breaking Free from the Bell Jar: Mike Kelley at Tate Modern

By Nathan Smith
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Michael Craig-Martin’s Object Lessons at the Royal Academy

By Nathan Smith
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A London Museum Is Telling Barbie’s Story With Her Stuff

By Nathan Smith
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