Art
The Quaint, Weird World of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
The Henry Ford Museum is now home to one of the most comprehensive collections of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments ever assembled.
Sarah Rose Sharp
Satire
USDA Inadvertently Reveals Trade Partnership With Wakanda
It seems that the United States primarily trades in live animals with Wakanda, which is consistent with the Wakandan policy to limit the spread of its valuable vibranium-powered weapons technology. Though the listing has been removed, the truth has been revealed.
Art
A Glorious Gingerbread Venice Made by Architects and Engineers
The contestants in this year's Gingertown competition recreated the lagoon city with jellybean canals, candy cane arches, and gingerbread walls.
Opinion
Memes and Banannigans From Art Basel Miami Beach
Maurizio Cattelan’s ludicrous banana artwork has gone viral for its $120,000 price tag. While the mainstream media has created a frenzy around the sculpture, the internet also offers an incredible selection of memes.
In Brief
It’s Official, Classic Blue Is the Color of 2020
"Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge," says Pantone.
Books
The Unique Legacy of an American Indian Modernist
Mary Sully's artwork reflects her cultural moment, but it is also as a blueprint for rewriting history to include marginalized perspectives.
News
More Than 70K Young Art Goers Have Signed Up For a Free Museum Membership
In May, the Art Gallery of Ontario launched a pilot membership program offering free passes to patrons aged 18 to 25. Of the 100,000 people who have signed up, some 70% are under the age of 25.
Interview
An Activist Documentarian Charts Detroit's Water Affordability Crisis
"Lack of transparency is the enemy of democracy," said filmmaker and activist Kate Levy. "As an artist, that’s an easy thing to make work about."
Opinion
A Dystopian New Initiative Will Charge Inmates by the Minute to Read e-Books
A new contract at 10 West Virginia prisons will offer inmates access to "free" electronic tablets, but then charge for their use.
Art
A Viral List of Hundreds of Opportunities for Artists, Compiled by One Person to Encourage Community
Everest Pipkin has made public their "Big Artist Opportunities List” — a collection of over 400 opportunities for artists across the globe.
Opinion
Make Any Document Dumber With This Font Based on Trump's Handwriting
Trump’s oversized script recently made an appearance during his ongoing saga with Ambassador Sondland. It has now been transformed into “Tiny Hands,” a new font available for free download.
Opinion
Grate Job, Guys: Cornell Fine Arts Library Privileges Architecture Over People
Architect Wolfgang Tschapeller says the library was designed with books in mind — but the grated floors fail to account for slushy snow boots, skirts, assisted mobility devices, and more.