Art
A Lesbian Kiss Awakens Sleeping Beauty
On September 5, the first Sleeping Beauty in Polataiko’s Ukrainian exhibition awoke to a kiss from another woman.
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How to Do GO Brooklyn: The Neighborhood Guide
This weekend, GO Brooklyn will see over a thousand Brooklyn artists opening their studios to the public. Here's Hyperallergic's guide to a few of the event's highlights, organized by neighborhood.
Comics
I Hate Art Openings, Except When …
A comic that is perfectly timed for tonight's openings orgy in Chelsea.
Interview
Living in Your Art: Apryl Miller on Transforming Her Home Into a DIY Installation
Known for her poetic collages and crafty furniture, artist Apryl Miller has also been working for years on a one-of-a-kind art installation: her own home. She spoke with Hyperallergic about living with and in her artwork, the spirit of do-it-yourself, and the importance of creating a unique space.
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Will the Warhol Foundation's $100 Million Art Sale Turn Into a Damien Hirst-Style Market Stunt?
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts must be pretty frustrated. First, they shuttered their authentication board after getting sued by too many collectors, and now they're planning to sell off all of their holdings of Warhol's work to focus entirely on making art-related grants. Collectors
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Rijksmuseum to be World's First (Actually Second) National Museum Open Every Day
It has taken almost a decade, but on Saturday, April 13, 2013, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam will reopen after a massive renovation that includes a new Asian pavilion and a renovated garden.
Art
Art Rx
This week more shows are openings in Chelsea than the doctor would care to count, but she's chosen a few that sound particularly exciting. There's also an artist-led run out of Bushwick, a historical tennis match, an artists' beauty salon, and more. Art season has begun!
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New Orleans Museum of Art to Re-Open Next Tuesday After Hurricane-Induced Closing
Over the past week, Hurricane Isaac dumped epic amounts of rain on the city of New Orleans, forcing locals to evacuate their homes. The storm also shut down many of the city’s museums. As the area recovers, cultural institutions have gradually reopened to the public, but one major museum, the New Or
Art
Bushwick September Preview: Group Shows, Figurative Art, and Reinvigorated Programs
This September, every gallery in Bushwick is opening with some of the strongest shows the neighborhood has ever seen. Here, we outline the best shows to see (which, oddly enough, is almost all of them), and when and where to see them. Bushwick has certainly grown into its own as New York City's youn
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Symbol of Disrepair: US Capitol Dome Is Falling Apart
The conventions are here; election season is officially upon us. I figure, since everyone's already busy having strong opinions and heated discussions about all sorts of political issues, why not throw another one into the mix, something all of us can tweet and roll our eyes and get annoyed about?
Interview
The Power of Mobile Guerrilla Light Projections
It all started last fall, with the bat signal seen round the world. On the November 17 Day of Action, a group of Occupy Wall Street activists projected a series of phrases and statements onto the Verizon building near the Brooklyn Bridge. "99% … Look around, you are part of a global uprising," the s
Opinion
Bringing Wabi-Sabi to Technology Makes Us Appreciate the Effects of Age
As technology becomes ever slicker and ever thinner, a trajectory pioneered by the smooth curves and sleek lines of iconic Apple products, designers have been going out of their way to give these products a more natural, human touch. The dominant trend these days seems to be for iPhone and iPad acce