The Third Rail (Prior revision dated Saturday 16 September 2023 03:17:34 -- @178)

The Third Rail was a quarterly magazine that focused on contemporary art and literature. The magazine was published in the United States from 2013 to 2019.Image:the-third-rail-sample-cover

History

The Third Rail was founded in 2013 by the artist and writer Roddy Bogawa, the writer and editor Tom Sellar, and the art historian and curator Lisa Sigal. The magazine was created to provide a platform for critical writing and analysis of contemporary art and literature, with a focus on interdisciplinary and experimental work.

Throughout its six-year run, The Third Rail published essays, reviews, interviews, and other critical writing on a wide range of topics related to contemporary art and literature. The magazine was known for its diverse contributors, including established writers and emerging voices.

Content and Features

The Third Rail focused on critical writing related to contemporary art and literature, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and experimental work. The magazine published essays, reviews, interviews, and other critical writing on a wide range of topics, including painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, performance, literature, and poetry.

In addition to its critical writing, The Third Rail also included original artwork by contemporary artists in each issue, as well as a section dedicated to poetry.

Reputation and Popularity

During its publication, The Third Rail garnered critical acclaim for its rigorous and insightful writing on contemporary art and literature. The magazine was widely read and respected within the art and literary communities, and was known for its commitment to interdisciplinary and experimental work.

Legacy

The Third Rail ceased publication in 2019, after a six-year run. The magazine was known for its contributions to the world of contemporary art and literary criticism, including its rigorous and insightful writing and its commitment to interdisciplinary and experimental work.

The Third Rail's legacy is still felt in the art and literary communities, and the magazine continues to be remembered as a unique and important voice in contemporary criticism.{{Categories}}

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