As a kid, Halloween for me equaled Christmas in terms of excitement. It wasn't just the candy (although walking up to strangers' homes and getting free stuff was pretty exhilarating), it was the act of performance and of freedom, getting to become someone or something else for an evening. Looking back now, I see how important that childhood rite of passage was, especially for those of us wanting to try on, and express, very different facets of our deepest selves. It is like a collective act of performance art one day every year. As I write this, I am also learning of the passing of one of the great icons of modern art history-- Linda Nochlin. Nochlin was one of the most influential art historians of the late twentieth century, authoring important books, articles, and courses examining and questioning the institutional and societal structures that elevate male artists above their female counterparts. She was a true rockstar to the generation of art historians I graduated with, and her pathbreaking ideas will continue to live on in the reading lists and research of practicing art historians around the world. Enjoy the links and have a safe and happy Halloween!