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Required Reading on 9/11
Today is the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 and this edition of Required Reading is about 9/11 and the power of images.
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Actor Jim Carrey Discovers NY Anti-Graff Laws
TMZ reports actor Jim Carrey's 1st attempt at "street art" was cleaned up by city workers but now he's "stuck it to The Man with a brand new piece."
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How Far Is Too Far With 9/11 Art?
Today, Wooster Collective has published the above work by street artist Zevs that is only visible using UV light and was created in the actual room that the convicted 9/11 terrorists stayed in before their infamous attack. But what does this say?
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Tape It Till You Make It: Orientalism and the Race Issue in Fashion
Vogue Nippon (Japanese Vogue) Editor-at-Large Anna Dello Russo delivers a new perspective on Orientalism in her latest shoot with model Crystal Renn. Outfitted in standard high fashion looks by Dolce & Gabbana, Renn’s eyes are epicanthicized with the use of good old-fashioned household tape.
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Poul Gernes's Palads Cinema, Too Much?
Near Arne Jacobsen's SAS Hotel and a stone's throw from Tivoli Gardens is a peculiar building painted by Danish artist Poul Gernes. Labeled as part of his "Decorations" on his website, this multi-colored building is a flash of color in the city. I've been told architects hate it, but I'm more curiou
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Joseph Beuys Likes New Wave and New Wave Likes Him
When I hear of German performance artist Joseph Beuys, I think of felt, fat and riding in an ambulance to live in a New York apartment with a coyote in "I Like America and America Likes Me." I certainly don't think of a hilarious attempt at New Wave pop.
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Required Reading
This week's edition of Required Reading comes a little later than usual, but aren't all good things worth the wait? We'll be back to our morning publishing schedule next Sunday. Enjoy the linkage.
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Rediscovering Ed Kienholz's "Five Car Stud"
Like the Memorial Day holiday weekend with which it bookends the summer, Labor Day is an opportunity for hard-working Americans to kick back, pop open a couple of beers and reflect upon what makes the good ol' U. S. of A. so great. Which is why the opening of the new installation of Edward Kienholz'
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Gender Bending in Danish Painting
COPENHAGEN — While I've been exploring contemporary Danish art, I wanted to take time to see some more historic Scandinavian works to put the work in context. A visit to the National Gallery of Denmark was a treat (more about that later) but this one painting by Kristian Zahrtmann was particularly c
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NY Times Gives You a Video Tour of WTC Site
In two weeks (if not sooner), we'll be hearing wall-to-wall info about the World Trade Center site and 9/11. Before the frenzy begins, treat yourself with this small video tour prepared by the New York Times.
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Museums Get Creative with Their Permanent Collections
Museums are turning more, and with more creativity, to their own permanent collections. Is necessity the mother of invention once again, or is there a real interest among museums to breathe new life into their own holdings? (Or both?) Either way, the public is reaping the benefits. Today viewers hav
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Today Is Your Last Day to Join Mashable’s Facebook Wall "Art Work"
Last week, Benjamin Lotan of Social Printshop stopped by Hyperallergic HQ to chat about his VC-funded art project that explores social media startups. Also, he's been commissioned by the social media tech site Mashable to create a wallpaper of all their Facebook fans, and there's still time for you