Art
Wonders of the World, Through the Lens of the Hive Mind
Have we been here before? Will we all be in this same spot again soon? Corinne Vionnet’s aggregate compositions provoke a puzzling, often beautiful feeling of déjà vu.
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Art
Williamsburg Waterfront Fire Could Reignite Park Plans, Including Museum
The warehouse still smoldering on the Williamsburg waterfront may draw new attention to this East River–aligned stretch of Brooklyn, where city officials have long planned for an extensive park and small museum.
Art
At London's National Gallery, Staffers Strike and Visitors Carry On
LONDON — On February 4 from 9 to 11 am the National Gallery of London witnessed the second episode in a five-day strike by museum staff and members of the Public and Commercial Services Union
Art
Blowing Up Normcore at the LA Art Book Fair
LOS ANGELES — K-HOLE members speak in a pseudo corporate-y performative language, using terms like “onboard” in a way that is cringe-inducing, serious, and ambiguously funny.
In Brief
Defiant of the Future, Museums Ban Selfie Sticks
Oh, art museums. You're so fickle — like a guy who sends a charming message on Tinder and then disappears after the first tryst.
Books
Lamenting the Demise of the Culture Class, Again
I can't remember being so deeply frustrated by a book that I assumed I would like and find informative.
Comics
How to Deal with Inspiration
You're going to have to deal with it sooner or later.
Art
The Monumental Loneliness of Thomas Struth
Thomas Struth: Photographs, a small exhibition currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, presents a sampling of its subject’s modes: his well-known Museum Photographs, portraits, architectural photographs, and large color works.
News
Restoration of Civil Rights Landmarks Included in Obama's FY16 Budget
A $50 million restoration of sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement is included in President Obama's fiscal year 2016 budget, released Monday.
News
Metropolitan Museum Curator Walter Liedtke Killed in Train Crash
Walter Liedtke, a curator of European paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was one of six people killed in the Metro-North train crash last night in Valhalla, New York.
In Brief
Two Literary Giants Will Release New Books This Summer
This week, authors Milan Kundera and Harper Lee announced plans to publish new books.
In Brief
Art Project Detonated After Causing Bomb Scare
The Atlanta Police Department shut down a major traffic artery in midtown on Monday after an art project by Georgia State University students sparked a bomb scare.