Opinion
Required Reading
This week, where the fakes are, TED's coming disaster, Ai Weiwei speaks, drinks + politics, African art museum first, design bubble forming, King Tut's erect penis, and more.
Hrag Vartanian
Hrag Vartanian is editor-at-large, founding editor, and co-founder of Hyperallergic.
Art
Iran's Reinvention Through Modern Art
Asia Society's Iran Modern is a must-see exploration of a period little known in the West but infinitely interesting for its non-Western responses to modernity, its embrace of the developing world, the prevalence of prominent female artists at a time when the same wasn't true most elsewhere, and its
Art
10 Best NYC Art Shows in 2013
We've entered 2014 but there is no better time than the present to look back at the art shows of New York that deserve a special mention as some of the most outstanding of the year.
Art
10 Biggest Art Disasters of 2013
This year has had its fair share of disasters for the cultural community.
Opinion
Required Reading
This week, UK's scary internet filter, more on Nazi-era art dealer Hildebrand Gurlitt, a London church builds a replica of Israeli's West Bank barrier, ridiculous moments from Pussy Riot's first TV interview, James Franco on celebrity selfies, and more.
Art
The Geometric Perfection of Snowflakes
We all grew up hearing that each snowflake is unique, but Moscow-based Alexey Kljatov's macrophotography of snowflakes makes your realize the mind-blowing complexity of these crystalline marvels.
Opinion
Kanye Gives Kim Kardashian a George Condo-Painted Hermès Birkin Bag
Kanye has had a longstanding relationship with artist George Condo, but their latest "collaboration" came in the form of a gift for Kim Kardashian — a hand-painted Hermès Birkin bag.
News
Anti-Zimmerman Artist Points to eBay's Hypocrisy for Pulling Painting
The artist at the center of the anti-Zimmerman painting controversy on eBay, Michael D'Auntuono, responded to Hyperallergic's questions via email about the online auction site's decision to remove his painting because it violated eBay’s Hateful or Discriminatory policy.
News
Why Did eBay Pull This Artist's Anti-Zimmerman Painting?
On the same day that George Zimmerman's painting raked in over $100,000 on eBay, artist Micheal D'Antuono was told by the same online auction company that his artistic interpretation of the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin confrontation violated eBay's Hateful or Discriminatory policy and was removed
Books
10 Best Art Books of 2013
2013 was a great year for art-related books from publishers of all stripes …
Opinion
Required Reading
This week, East Germany surveillance, the Knoedler forger speaks, smarm vs. snark, Guggenheim's authenticity problem, and more.
Opinion
The Renaissance Lied to You Because Angels Don't Have Wings
Angels do not have wings, says a leading Catholic Church "angeologist." Cue gasps.