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New Kate Middleton Portrait Gets Dragged by the Internet
It’s tough times out there for royal portraitists, and this less-realistic visage of the new People’s Princess stood no chance of being well-received.
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Books
How the Black Meme Turns a Trope Into a Trap
Legacy Russell’s Black Meme argues that owning, replicating, and remediating Black material is a theft rooted in historical frameworks of subordination.
Art
The Saltiest Memes About Northern Lights FOMO
For every jaw-dropping image taken by an amateur iPhone photographer who witnessed the aurora borealis, there's a meme by someone who hasn’t.
News
The Most Dystopian Memes of the 2024 Met Gala
Online, parallels to the Hunger Games saga abounded as the lavish display of wealth proceeded amid several international humanitarian crises.
News
Water Jug Goes Viral as Symbol of Gaza Solidarity Student Encampments
Much like the folding chair from last summer's Mississippi Riverfront Brawl, the “jug of justice” became an instantaneous emblem of student resistance.
Art
Uncanny Kate Middleton Family Photo Spawns Even Weirder Memes
The Princess’s decision to share a strangely edited image and then apologize for it did little to quell the internet’s absurd conspiracies.
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British Museum’s “Sexist” Roman Empire Meme Backfires Spectacularly
The institution’s take on a popular meme left social media users and art workers outraged and disappointed.
Art
Wonkiest Memes of the “Willy's Chocolate Experience” Fiasco
The harrowing AI-marketed Glasgow event made children cry and sent parents into a fury, but the internet is delighted.
Art
Prince William and Ayo Edebiri Photo Becomes Meme About Royal Discomfort
Sometimes, taking a moment out of context reveals a deeper truth.
Art
15 Art History-Inspired Valentine’s Day Cards
From polycules and break-ups to situationships and forbidden love, Hyperallergic has you covered this February 14.
Art
Chicago Rat Hole Spurs a Plethora of Artistic Interventions
From tattoo art to nail art to a new flag design, the Windy City’s new ephemeral landmark is inspiring creators in a-mice-zing ways.
Art
The Memes That Carried Us Through 2023
From orcas to Barbie to Girl Dinner, here’s to the viral moments that brought a smile to our faces — or a flash of karmic justice.