Art
The Gospel at Colonus Brings Greek Tragedy to Church
Church parishioners gathered on Thursday evening, not to attend to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but to study the final chapter of the life of that ill-fated king of Thebes, Oedipus.
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In Brief
In a Moment of Upheaval, Flag Designs for a Unified Israeli-Palestinian State
As the Israeli government passes a drastic "nation-state" law that denigrates minority populations in the country, artists are trying to imagine a world where there's unity instead of divide.
Announcement
Printed Matter's NY Art Book Fair Returns September 21–23
This year's highlights include a historical exhibition of zine publishing, outdoor projects exploring the immigrant experience in the US, and an immersive interactive reading room!
Art
A Treasure Trove of Oddities and Timely Exhibitions at Oxford's Ethnography Museum
Originally defined as an academic museum of Anthropology and World Archeology, the Pitt Rivers Museum has morphed into something much more extensive and meaningful.
In Brief
Order a Pizza With a Tiny Patio Set
If this doesn't make you want to order a pizza, we can't help you.
Film
A Movie Uncovers Unpublished Letters Written to Ms. Magazine in the 1970s
Yours in Sisterhood has people reading the letters aloud, musing on feminism now versus in the 1970s.
News
Art Movements
Students are archiving images of the National Museum of Brazil, photojournalist Shahidul Alam is refused bail, and a member of Pussy Riot is allegedly poisoned.
Podcast
What the Hell Are McMansions and Why Do They Exist?
McMansions are the houses many of us love to hate, and we invited Kate Wagner, aka McMansion Hell, to talk oversized buildings of wealth and status and what they all mean.
News
Nazi Looted Renoir Painting Is Returned, and Metropolitan Museum Acquires Juan Gris Painting
Plus, an 8th-century Sican gold funeral mask is returned to Peru, and a Jack B. Yeats painting sells at auction.
News
Why Did an Israeli Publisher Release a Book of Translated Arabic Essays Without Consent?
The decision to translate and publish the works of dozens of women authors, without their involvement or approval, points to unethical publishing practices.
Art
Reimagining Artworks as Actors and the Gallery as a Stage
For General Rehearsal, authors wrote scenes for fictional productions, selecting works of art instead of characters.
Art
The Artists Who Led Secret Lives as Musicians
Double Lives showcases the sound-based creations of people better known as artists than musicians.