Hrag Vartanian is editor-at-large, founding editor, and co-founder of Hyperallergic.
News
A great artist died today. Cy Twombly was a celebrated American painter know for his "scribbly" style that many described as lyrical. [AFP [http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iPveHcv9hN9zFBBZP9yZJai_0_Qw?docId=CNG.eca0b99829d410a9a9b56c3e05884cf1.451]]
Opinion
NPR's Eric Westervelt looks at the legacy of the Egyptian Revolution and how corporations are using it to promote their brands … but not everyone is thrilled, particularly street artists …
Opinion
Philip Johnson's Glass House has become a symbol of 20th C. American architecture. Here artist Frank Stella, who was a friend of Johnson, revisits the estate and talks about the elder statesman of American architecture and the uniqueness of the site.
Opinion
In 2008, not only did Obama and the Democrats win the US Presidential race but they hands down won the unofficial graphic design competition that vies for the hearts and minds of voters (even if on a subconscious level). As things are gearing up for 2012, the question is … did the GOP learn anything
Opinion
Happy Fourth of July everyone! When I think of this very American holiday, I think fireworks. So, I thought it was appropriate to share some notable art works that incorporate fireworks in different ways and demonstrate that the love of beautiful lights is quite universal.
Opinion
This week's Required Reading has Serra at the Met, pole dancing's relationship to art, tech's relationship to whiteness, mud stenciling, sound art, ruminations on the art world by a bigwig at Christie's and the art of getting high.
Opinion
Ever wonder what's right and wrong with the art world? William Powhida has some ideas. I thought it would be nice to post the stuff that's "right," but it's fun to read what he thinks is "wrong."
Opinion
Ever wonder what's right and wrong with the art world? William Powhida has some ideas. I thought it would be nice to post the stuff that's "right," but it's fun to read what he thinks is "wrong."
Art
Starting Wednesday, July 6, Hyperallergic will be heading to the land of Creoles and Cajuns for two weeks by Lake Pontchartrain. During the period, we'll be handing over the reigns of the publication to veteran blogger John D'Addario. You're in for a treat!
Art
Starting Wednesday, July 6, Hyperallergic will be heading to the land of Creoles and Cajuns for two weeks by Lake Pontchartrain. During the period, we'll be handing over the reigns of the publication to veteran blogger John D'Addario. You're in for a treat!
Art
As an Armenian Canadian living in New York for over a decade, I'm conflicted when it comes to the idea of Canada Day … the question of what it mean to be Canadian pops up now and again.
Art
As an Armenian Canadian living in New York for over a decade, I'm conflicted when it comes to the idea of Canada Day … the question of what it mean to be Canadian pops up now and again.