In Brief
You Better Be a “Meister” If You Want to Start a Business in Germany
The German parliament voted that trade workers in 12 professions will once again need a Meisterpflicht, or master craftsperson certificate, to start a business.
Monica Castillo
In Brief
Michelle Obama’s Becoming Tops New York Public Library’s List of 2019 Checkouts
The library has released a list of its 10 most checked out books in 2019. Here's a guide to other highlights.
Art
The Latest Hunter MFA Thesis Exhibition Highlights Collectivity
laissez faire et laissez passer, on view at 205 Hudson Gallery, mirrors the community of the program, demonstrating the ways in which students often act as their own advocates.
In Brief
Indonesian Cave Painting Could Be Oldest Ever Discovered
After a recent expedition and more thorough study, scientists have announced that the 16-foot cave painting on the island of Sulawesi could be 44,000 years old.
In Brief
Rembrandt and van Gogh Masterpieces Inspire Names for a Planet and Star
Two celestial bodies in the Andromeda constellation have been named “Night Watch” and “Starry Night."
In Brief
A Museum in Hawai’i Eliminates Single-Use Plastic Products
The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum plans to install water bottle stations and educational signage promoting the benefits of reducing the use of plastics and creating a waste-free lunch as part of field trips.
In Brief
With Venice Recovery Underway, Here’s How You Can Help
Bloomberg says that a $500 donation to Save Venice will pay for a day of work for a professional conservator, while $1.1 million will single-handedly fund the restoration of one of the oldest basilicas in Venice.
In Brief
Miami Janitors Protest Low Wages With a Parody of the Maurizio Cattelan Banana
At the demonstration, dubbed the “platanito protest,” custodians shared stories of working two jobs and still not being able to afford gifts for relatives during the holiday season.
Interview
Capturing the Syrian War From a Woman's Perspective
For Sama directors Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts talk to Hyperallergic about turning al-Kateab's many hours of personal footage into a documentary.
In Brief
Purple Rain and She’s Gotta Have It Among 2019 Picks for National Film Registry
Since 1988, the National Film Registry has added an annual set of 25 films in order to “ensure the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America's film heritage.”
News
As TikTok's Popularity Rises, Concerns Arise Over App's Censorship and Security
The app is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, which has been accused of censoring users for posting content about issues including the persecution of Uighur Muslims and Hong Kong.
News
A Beloved San Diego Gallery Is Pushed Out by a Wave of Gentrification
Over 4,000 people are behind a petition to get the landlord to reconsider the new rent, which has more than doubled.