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.
Art
Last week, a trio of late-19th-century Japanese sliding door paintings, originally believed to be missing or destroyed, finally emerged after years spent hidden in a Chicago Park District storage facility.
Art
In 1924, competitive chess players in Paris founded the World Chess Federation, the first international governing chess organization.
In Brief
Antiquities looted by terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria are entering the art market, prompting the FBI to release a flyer soliciting dealers' and collectors' help in halting illegal trade.
In Brief
Think twice before you Instagram your Michelin star-studded meal — at least, if you're dining in Germany, where even the food on your plate may be subject to copyright law.
Art
Unless you notice the little plaque marking it as art, you might easily miss Aram Bartholl's newest work, which debuts on Sunday and blends seamlessly into its surroundings in the wilderness of Germany.
In Brief
A trip to an art exhibition in Taipei ended in a less-than-ideal manner for a 12-year-old boy, who tripped and broke his fall by sticking his fist through a painting — thereby realizing everyone's worst museum-related nightmare.
News
Attacks on ancient cultural sites by ISIS in retaliation for what the terrorist group considers idolatry continue with the recent destruction of two ancient religious buildings in Syria.
News
On Wednesday night, a giant, 250-lb red ball tumbled down a road in Ohio, spurring locals to break the age-old command of parents to not chase rogue balls in the streets.
Art
A forthcoming exhibition in Helsinki will offer visitors an education grounded in disobedience and protest, equipping them with tools and ideas to challenge society's injustices and fight for change.
Art
Centuries-old Japanese ukiyo-e have received a delightful update, transformed into animated scenes that sometimes include surprising, modern imagery.
News
The new independent parliamentary candidate for Montreal's tony, predominantly anglophone NDG–Westmount district is a a four-year-old cat named Humbert.
Art
A giant, beautifully hand-carved, wooden prayer wheel has appeared in the heart of Times Square, courtesy of Brooklyn-based artist duo FAILE.