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Minecraft Mapping One of Europe’s Last Primeval Forests
To the Last Tree Standing allows you to explore about 270 square miles of Poland's Białowieża Forest, which has witnessed increased logging over the past year.
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.
History
Handcrafted Japanese Shop Signs Perfected the Art of Advertising
An exhibition at the Mingei International Museum showcases the artistry of kanban, a genre of handmade sign that rose to prominence during the Edo Period.
Art
Om-believable Buddha in Rings of Lavender
Architect Tadao Ando has created a frame with which to experience the beauty of a giant Buddha sculpture.
Art
This Way to the First-Ever Show of Women Sign Painters
The Pre-Vinylette Society at the Chicago Art Department is an inspiring exhibition with a vibrant display of over 60 women sign painters from nine countries around the world.
Art
From Immigrant Stories to Environmental Dread, EXPO Chicago Gets Dark
The Midwest's mega-fair seems less concerned with the bottom line, making space for politics.
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Unique Egyptian Gilded Coffin Acquired by the Metropolitan Museum
The museum's ancient Egyptian art collection now has a highly ornamental coffin belonging to a high-ranking priest.
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New Banksy Piece Targets London Arms Fair
The Art the Arms Fair was organized by artists and activists in opposition to the one of the world's largest arms fairs in London.
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In Protest of Gentrification, Sydney Residents Turn Towers into Light Displays
Hundreds of residents of Waterloo estate have installed colorful lights in their windows to call attention to government plans to raze and redevelop the area.
Art
An Ominous Score for Antarctica's Collapsing Glaciers
In downtown Chicago, the artist duo Luftwerk has created a public sound piece that evokes the calving of Antartica's Larsen C ice shelf.
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Winner of a BP Portrait Award Donates Share of Prize Money to Anti-BP Protests
The 26-year-old winner of this year's BP Young Artist Award donated £1,000 to fund Greenpeace's anti-BP efforts.
In Brief
Japanese Company Creates Robot Priest to Administer Your Last Rites
Plastics manufacturer Nissei Eco introduced Pepper last month, a robe-donning robot trained to recite prayers and scripture while tapping a little drum.
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Dakota Elders Decide to Bury Sam Durant's Controversial Sculpture
Dakota Elders have decided the fate of Sam Durant's "Scaffold," which is legally in their possession.