Art
The Viral Artwork Emerging From Hong Kong's Protests
The ongoing movement immortalizes its actions and demands through crowdsourced imagery.
Social Media
Art
The Many Strange Lives of Mister Rogers Online
A modern saint. A former Navy SEAL. A secret anti-Mormon activist. Why do so many rumors and memes swirl around the children's television icon?
Art
The Many Strange Lives of Mister Rogers Online
A modern saint. A former Navy SEAL. A secret anti-Mormon activist. Why do so many rumors and memes swirl around the children's television icon?
News
Documentary Filmmakers Challenge the Trump Administration Over Visa Requirements
The International Documentary Association and the Doc Society have filed a lawsuit over the new policy that visa applicants register their social media profiles.
Art
What Is a Documentary These Days?
As the landscape for cultural production shifts, it's worth asking what does or does not constitute a documentary now. Here are some thoughts.
Interview
The Queens Muralist Who's Become a Reddit Favorite
Since a picture of one of his works hit #1 on a NYC subreddit, Rob Anderson has enjoyed a surge of attention for his sunny, colorful art. Hyperallergic talks to him about transitioning from being a shoe salesman to a full-time artist.
Art
Feminist Video and Performance Art Thrives on TikTok
Teens are dancing to messages from their abusive exes, continuing the legacy of artists like Ana Mendieta and Suzanne Lacy.
Art
In Bolivia, Protesters Rally Around an Embattled Indigenous Symbol
Evo Morales made the Wiphala one of the country's two official flags in 2009. Now, forces that have taken over Bolivia desecrate the emblem, while the resistance waves it proudly.
Art
The Cop-Attacking Chilean Dog Who Became a Worldwide Symbol of Protest
The recent uprising in Chile is full of references to the beloved Negro Matapacos, who accompanied protesters for many years. As his legend spreads, so too do images of the good boy.
News
Instagram Held a Private Meeting With Artists About Its Nudity Policies
Just hours later, ironically, one of the participating artists, Micol Hebron, had her account suspended for posting a topless photo outside of Instagram headquarters.
Film
The Journalism Collective Fighting Back Against "Post-Truth"
The documentary Bellingcat explores the limits and possibilities of activists using social media and public data for investigation.
Film
On Instagram, a Nice Smile Only Takes You So Far
The documentary Jawline looks at the strange modern landscape of social media celebrity through the story of one aspiring influencer.