In Brief
The Famously Photo-Wary Barnes Foundation Makes Its Art More Accessible Online
The museum has a notriously strict no-photos policy, but has now made much of its collection available for digital download and sharing.
Claire Voon
Claire Voon is a former staff writer for Hyperallergic. Originally from Singapore, she grew up near Washington, D.C. and is now based in Chicago.
News
Jury Sides with 5Pointz Artists in Lawsuit Over Destroyed Graffiti
If the judge in the case follows suit, the verdict could set a remarkable precedent for the protection of graffiti and street art under the Visual Artists Rights Act.
News
There's a Dead Grasshopper in This van Gogh Painting
A conservator discovers a long-hidden insect buried in the artist's signature whorls of paint.
Books
The Curious Histories of Colors, from Beige to Heliotrope
These stories about the origins of hues makes for a colorful read.
Books
In North Korea, the Graphic Design of Everyday Objects Promotes National Identity
Selections from a frequent visitor's personal collection highlight a "golden age" of North Korean graphic design.
Art
Photographing Museum Visitors Behaving Badly
Photographer Stefan Drashan has captured many instances of visitors violating the most basic tenet of museum etiquette: do not touch the art.
In Brief
Banksy Throws “Apology" Tea Party for Palestinians in Bethlehem
The party was a mock response to celebrations in London commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Balfour declaration, a statement of British government support for a Jewish home in Palestine.
Art
A Lending Library for Handmade Protest Banners
Artist Aram Han Sifuentes has created a roving archive of fabric protest signs, which anyone can check out at no charge.
News
As Eyebeam Turns 20, the Arts Nonprofit Moves to Bushwick
Known for innovation, Eyebeam will mark its two-decade long history with a move to one of New York’s art hubs.
In Brief
One Very Special AI Robot Is Granted Saudi Citizenship
The robot's new status raises questions about AI's future, the treatment of women, and the meaning of citizenship.
Art
The "Shelfies" of Korea's Joseon Dynasty
Chaekgeori may not be well known in the United States, but it's an art form that influenced centuries of art in Korea.
Books
Picturing America's Weirdest Laws by Breaking Them
In photos that range from silly to unsettling, looking at the US's oddest, most surprising, least sensible — and sometimes outright fake — laws.