Such art might not be pleasant, but it can help us get our bearings in a world plagued by viral, political and epistemological catastrophes.

Eccles Theater remains closed for renovations for a few more weeks, but there’s a new way to enjoy some art while it undergoes a facelift.

Amirah Chatman walked into a spacious community room on Saturday and took in the floor-to-ceiling wall of color in front of her. Pastel colors — soft blues, light oranges, warm reds — formed textured ...