Opinion
Making a Film the Source of Its Own Failure
JK Keller's "Gleaning the Fifth Screen, Minority Report (screen test)" (2012) was created when he wondered if there was a way to have the film be the source of its own failure or glitch.
Hrag Vartanian
Hrag Vartanian is editor-at-large, founding editor, and co-founder of Hyperallergic.
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Walk Through Juan Atkins' Detroit
As any techno fan, myself included, can tell you, Juan Atkins is considered one of the elders of techno, which was born in the rapidly changing world of Metro Detroit. Even as the city, once one of the fastest growing cities in the world, was being hollowed out by white flight, the edges of the city
Opinion
A Shadowy Richard Serra Video Break
Richard Serra's “Hand Catching Lead” (1968, 16 mm black-and-white film, no sound) is a strangely appealing video that functions as well in the digital era as it probably did in its own time.
Opinion
I Forgot My Smartphone
This popular video has been making the rounds in the past week, and it captures the reality (ok, it's a little extreme) of wall-to-wall selfies, chats, Instagrams, tweets, Tumblrs, likes, etc.
Opinion
Art Openings Never Change: 1960s London
In 50 years, little has changed at art openings.
Opinion
What's the Other Option? The World of Catron and Outlaw
A charming short documentary by Half Cut Tea about artists Jennifer Catron and Paul Outlaw captures the irreverent zaniness of this New York duo.
Opinion
Framing a Masterpiece
If you're the framer at a museum, your job is often to ensure that no one really notices what you do, particularly if your choice may obstruct or overpower an art work.
Opinion
The Futuristic Folly of the Dymaxion House
Architect Buckminster Fuller's wondrous vision continues to tickle our imagination, but few of his radical theories and futuristic designs were as enthralling as the Dymaxion House.
Opinion
Welcome to the Videodrome
Today, Hyperallergic will be immersed in something we like to call Videodrome.
News
After Bizarre Email Incident, China Institute Claims They Were "Hacked"
Today, the "friends" of the China Institute, which roughly includes donors, volunteers, and anyone who has ever taken a class at the Upper East Side organization were surprised to receive a scathing email announcing the departure of president Sara McCalpin.
Opinion
Three Memes You Should Know
It's the end of August and thoughts — naturally — turn to frozen yogurt and memes. So, we suggest you not fight it and embrace these three memes you should know about.
News
Beastie Boys Mom Donates Major Renaissance Painting to Massachusetts Museum
This month, the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts announced it has acquired Paolo Veronese’s "Venus Disarming Cupid" (circa 1560), which is believed to be one of the few works by the famed Renaissance master still in private hands.