Art
It's our favorite time of year. Why's that you ask? Well, Art Review recently published their hilarious thoughtful pandering art world power list that starts with a dictator Qatari royal and continues through a who's who of people — including an artist who "doesn't make a thing" — who must appear li
News
Hansken the elephant was an incredible creature. Not only could she sword fight, wave a flag, and put a hat on her head, the 17th century animal performer was also drawn by none other than Rembrandt in 1637.
Art
OAKLAND, Calif. — That China is changing rapidly is a cliché wrapped in truth. It's a cliché because it is uttered so frequently, but it is true because the details and nuances are often more staggering that the perception.
Art
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, arguably already has one of the best museum buildings in the world. The Louis Kahn-designed structure, with its rows of vaulted ceilings in concrete and celebrated "silvery" light gives the displayed art a unique monumentality, whether
Opinion
If you aren't already quaking with anticipation for the latest installment of Art Basel Miami Beach, you obviously don't matter.
Interview
I met Aaron Johnson on Facebook. A couple months ago I saw his call for socks in my newsfeed, and I was curious why he wanted them. I messaged him and we started talking, and then arranged for me to drop off a large bag of particularly destroyed socks. When I delivered them, I saw the work. It was t
Opinion
Four Swedish film organizations are banding together to fight sexism by applying a letter-grade rating to new releases, the Independent reports. That's awesome news in and of itself, but the idea is even cooler because it's based on criteria that come from a comic strip by cartoonist Alison Bechdel.
News
For the second time in New York's history, tenants living illegally in commercial lofts will be able to apply for the full rights and protections afforded to all residential renters … but this time there's a deadline.
Comics
In light of new research regarding the benefits of arts education …
Art
Memes derive their power from their group appeal, their essential authorlessness. Ideas move around the web at the speed of light … when it comes to memes and tumblelogs and internet trends, originality is not the deciding factor.
Art
Sophie Calle creates narrative fictions about tremendous loss, using stories to "protect" her from bitterness. Her life is her art and her art is her life, which makes her pieces either irrepressibly cloying or profoundly moving.
Art
Editor's Note: Post-#BanksyNY residence, we turned to our number cruncher, Zachary McCune, to analyze the social media impact of the Banksy residency.