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The Comical Side of Science
OAKLAND, Calif. — Science is always painted as a subject diametrically opposed to art, but some of the best scientists have talked about their thinking process as one that's very creative in scope.
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Vanity Fair Names the "Six Greatest Living Artists"
In a bold example of art journalism, Vanity Fair has attempted to answer the question that's been burning a hole in everyone's brain for ages: Who are the six greatest living artists? If you haven't been wondering this, you clearly aren't reading enough Art Review.
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The Found Poetry of Google Autocomplete
Could our collective searches generate beauty? I, and presumably 60,000+ others, have been intrigued by Google Poetics, a Twitter account consisting of found poetry from Google search terms.
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Required Reading
This week, Banksy charity sale is a bust, art and the 1%, looking at Norman Rockwell, opera's future, creating contemplative spaces in video games, underwear that masks smells, and more.
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Weekend Words: Center
Can the Republican Party find a Savior from the Center?
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From 17th-Century Sketches to LA Street Art
If you've ever wondered what drives us to post and share in the first place, then the 17th-century practice of the liber amicorum, or book of friends, might have some answers.
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Let Us Now Praise Famous Shills: Art Basel Preview Edition
If you aren't already quaking with anticipation for the latest installment of Art Basel Miami Beach, you obviously don't matter.
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Swedes to Apply Gender Ratings to Movies
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.
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Can Art Make Us Care More?
OAKLAND, Calif. — So much of empathy seems to be determined by the position we occupy in the world.
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Donations to Museums Are Morally Reprehensible, Says Bill Gates
Late last week, the Financial Times published a wide-ranging interview with Bill Gates on the subject of his philanthropic work and relationship with the tech world. During the generally sensible discussion — Gates' critique of Silicon Valley's blinkered solutionism was particularly welcome — one of
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Remembering the Value of an Arts Education
Ask a contemporary college student about their average day, and they'll probably tell you they spend it multitasking. Classes here, academic clubs there, maybe a fraternity/sorority event, and then of course community service. No surprises there. But what might be a surprise is that this sort of hec
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Don't Give It Away for Free!
Last week, a New York Times opinion piece fired up my Facebook newsfeed. Titled "Slaves of the Internet, Unite!" and penned by Tim Kreider, the piece pleads with writers not to indulge in that pervasive and pernicious cultural habit: writing for free.