Just days after threatening to obliterate Iran’s civilization, President Trump issued more bluster than bullets. Meanwhile, curators and artists are questioning what kind of legacy we want to leave behind.

Ed Simon delves into Salvador Dalí's 'Nuclear Mysticism,' wondering if the artist's vision of nuclear apocalypse was a prophetic or merely fanciful dream. On the other side of the Atlantic, John Yau reflects on the enduring career of Jasper Johns, whose art has never lost its love for the rich tapestry of human experience.

A fiery rebuttal from Aruna D’Souza challenges Josh Kline's recent essay, while Tara Sansone envisions a world where all artists have free supplies. The Guggenheim’s new director and a museum exploring Appalachian landscapes add to the mix, alongside a virtual conversation with Tonika Lewis Johnson about segregation.

Through it all, one can’t help but question: in this clash of civilizations, is it art that might save us—or are we just painting ourselves into another corner?