Opinion
Dolphins Rape People?
About a month or two ago, I noticed one particularly hilarious sticker all over Williamsburg that declared DOLPHINS RAPE PEOPLE. Today, our publisher sent me a link and my jaw dropped
Hrag Vartanian
Hrag Vartanian is editor-at-large, founding editor, and co-founder of Hyperallergic.
Opinion
How a Classic 20th C Photog Started Thinking of Himself as an Artist
At the New York Times Lens blog, James Estrin speaks to curator Alison Nordstrom, who is opening a major retrospective of Lewis Wickes Hine photographs next month at the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation in Paris.
News
"New" Portrait of Van Gogh Attracting Scrutiny
A British couple who bought a picture online for £1,500 (roughly US$2,400) may have scored a portrait of the Post-Impressionist master Vincent Van Gogh.
Opinion
Steve Jobs as Design Evangelist
Some days Jason Kottke effortlessly proves why he is the elder statesman of the link blog, and today is one of those days. He points to a post by architect-turned-techie David Galbraith that compares Steve Jobs and Norman Foster, who is designing the new Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Opinion
Ai Weiwei Says Beijing Is a "Nightmare"
I'm not really sure what to think of dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's new post on the Daily Beast. It feels like the work of a frustrated artist who is coming to terms with the notion of exile.
Opinion
Required Reading
As we hunker down for Hurricane Irene, we decided to make this week's Required Reading a photo-heavy one. From images of chairs to maps comparing New York to cities around the world, there are images galore in the links.
News
UPDATE: ALL Major New York Museums Closed for Hurricane Irene
As the storm approaches, here's a helpful list of what New York-area museums will be closed for the big storm on Saturday and Sunday we are receiving word that almost ALL New York museums will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. We highly advise people to not attempt to visit the city's museums during
Opinion
Stephen Colbert on Art Redux
There's nothing like an entertaining compilation of art-related Stephen Colbert banter to brighten up your pre-hurricane Friday. Enjoy.
Art
Cheryl Means Camp, Bling, Parties & Garfield Tattoos
This is the last weekend to visit performance art/party collective Cheryl's show on Williamsburg's Bedford Avenue, where they have set up shop in the Rawson Projects. This quirky group of artists with an obvious affection for glitter, masks and videos are silkscreening tshirts and totes and selling
News
Indy Airport May Remove Public Art in Favor of Ad Wall
The Indianapolis Business Journal reports that this week the Indianapolis airport should be deciding if it will remove a site-specific work by local artist James Wille Faust, “Chrysalis," in favor of a video wall that will feature advertisements.
Interview
The Kickstarter Art Project Goes Meta
Jason Eppink has gone and done it. First, he started a water gun fight in a museum, and now he's taken the beloved Kickstarter art project to a whole new — and very meta — level. He's not fundraising for a project, he's not gathering money for some event, he's not even using Kickstarter … yes, Eppin
Opinion
When a Piece of History Disappears
I was touched by a post written by art critic Mary Louise Schumacher, who blogged about the disappearance of a beloved frieze on the facade of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper building, where she works.