Art
19th-Century “Reluctant Bride” Painting Spurs Flurry of TikTok Memes
Artist Auguste Toulmouche seems to have struck on a timeless theme: women being annoyed about the shit we have to put up with.
Sarah Rose Sharp
News
Europe’s Space Telescope Delivers Stunning Images of the “Dark Universe”
The Euclid Mission can capture large swaths of outer space in a single shot. Talk about a wide-angle lens!
Books
The Fairytale Charm of Soviet Country Dachas
Fyodor Savintsev’s photographs of the small wooden cottages capture the aesthetics and ethos of “a slower, more traditional pace of life.”
Books
The Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois for Young Readers
The New Brownies' Book promises to provide an experience any child can enjoy, but one designed especially for those of color.
Art
DC’s New Feminist Monument Barks Up the Wrong Tree
Photos show a temporary sculpture unveiled on the National Mall that leaves a lot to be desired.
Art
Scientists Are Turning Toxic River Waste Into Paint Pigments
A new documentary follows a team of Ohio artists and environmentalists transforming acid mine drainage into viable art materials.
Books
Did You Know California Has a Museum of Scent?
A new book explores collector of natural essences Mandy Aftel’s interactive archive of scent in Berkeley.
Art
Gravity-Defying Sculptures Shatter Traditional Notions of Pottery
Inspired by the Dutch tradition of Delft blue pottery that imitated Chinese porcelain, Patrick Bergsma incorporates handcrafted bonsai trees into his exploding works.
Art
Mind-Boggling Nail Art to Kick Off Spooky Season
These are not your goth grandmother’s Halloween nails.
Art
The Many Afterlives of Jewish Zines
Writer Chava Shapiro’s Jewish Zine Archive spans dozens of rare publications collected over two decades.
Art
Jewish Tattoos for Radical Visibility
Artist Nick F sees tattoos as a way to “mark our bodies as a holy place and create a clear sign of our commitment and pride of our Jewishness.”
News
Here’s Your Chance to Stay for Free at Shrek’s Swamp
Pack your bogs, it’s time for a really iconic swamp-cation.