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New York’s Most Unusual Halloween Ritual

Avatar photo by Allison Meier October 31, 2014October 31, 2014

In one of his last great performances, Harry Houdini escaped after 90 minutes from a coffin submerged in the swimming pool of New York’s Shelton Hotel (today the New York Marriott East Side).

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Goblins, Ghosts, and Ghouls in Japanese Prints

by Laura C. Mallonee October 31, 2014October 7, 2016

If you want to hear a terrifying ghost story this Halloween, look to Japan.

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Critical Halloween Art and Architecture Costume Competition

Avatar photo by Hyperallergic October 24, 2013October 20, 2015

Halloween is next week, which means we’re really looking forward to Storefront for Art and Architecture third annual Critical Halloween, which brings the city’s design, architecture, and art cognoscenti under one roof for a costume part like no other. This year’s theme is … wait for it … “Corporate Avant Garde.”

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If You Hate Your Children and Love Art, Dress Them Like This for Halloween

Avatar photo by Hrag Vartanian October 23, 2012October 26, 2012

It’s that time of year again and this is our warning not to (or are we encouraging you?) dress your children like you hate them but love art. Here are a few ideas.

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Halloween Costume Conundrum: Beast Jesus or Big Bird?

by Jillian Steinhauer October 10, 2012October 12, 2012

With Halloween only three weeks away, those of us in the art community are facing a very important decision: what should we dress up as — Beast Jesus or Big Bird?

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Best.Halloween.Costume.Ever: Beast Jesus Comes Alive

Avatar photo by Hrag Vartanian October 4, 2012October 8, 2012

We’ve heard of Jesus’ fabled ability to resurrect himself but Beast Jesus has proven that he can go from painted plaster to IRL in what can only be described as a freakin’ miracle.

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