Art
It never reached the 5,000 inhabitants its creator dreamed of or produced much more than decorative wind-chimes, but the utopian city of Arcosanti may have just been ahead of its time. Designed by Italian architect Paolo Soleri, the compact metropolis was the embodiment of his idea of "arcology" — a
In Brief
The man arrested last March on charges of having vandalized Elmgreen & Dragset's simulated Prada storefront in Marfa, Texas has escaped jail time with a plea bargain, Glasstire reported.
Opinion
The Metropolitan Museum has officially won the internet today.
In Brief
The Imperial War Museum (IWM) library in London is reportedly under threat as the institution faces a major budget cut.
News
Around 50 members of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement gathered at a rally yesterday in response to the premiere performance of Batsheva Dance Company's four-day run of Sadeh21.
Interview
What happens when an artist places their work on mainstream media and feels overwhelmed by negative comments? Kristine Potter found out after Buzzfeed posted her photographs.
In Brief
Spanish culture minister José Ignacio Wert just might be Spain's most unpopular man.
Art
In the midst of laments that the shared culture of television is dwindling – that charming picture of a nuclear family gathered around the TV set outshone by the glow of individual screens — “Send Blank Tape,” an installation at Pioneer Works, is providing an alternative communal viewing experience.
Comics
Last week, a good friend's mom passed away.
Art
Dan Miller has created some of the most glorious work that I’ve seen in a long time.
Art
The central question of portraiture is how to best turn its subjects inside out — how to best manipulate an inanimate medium so as to capture an animate sitter with a hidden history of invisible experience.
Books
From the amount the potential tax revenue from legalizing drugs worldwide to disappearing seed varieties, data journalist David McCandless transforms abstract information into engaging visuals.