Art & Culture
254 articles
Los Angeles Prepares for a Cultural Surge Alongside the 2026 Harvest Moon
From Pomona's custom truck shows to Topanga's theatrical performances, the first weekend of fall offers a massive variet...
High-Wire Heritage: Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga’s 300-Foot Tribute to France’s Mining Past
A daring, untethered walk above Europe's tallest slag heaps transforms industrial remnants into a stage for cultural rem...
The Art of the Exit: How Bill Watterson Defined the Perfect Comic Farewell
On December 31, 1995, Calvin and Hobbes walked into the snow for the last time, leaving a legacy of creative integrity a...
Beyond the Sunday Funnies: Why Schulz’s Peanuts Legacy Endures
From the faith of Linus to the hunger of the Kite-Eating Tree, we examine the stories that defined a half-century of com...
Alberta's 2026 Literary Stars: From Road Trips to Demonic Bands
The Book Publishers Association of Alberta honors Sharon Butala, Tim Bowling, and Elaine M. Will in a diverse sweep of t...
Beyond the Lens: Henley Spiers Wins Bird Photographer of the Year 2026
A Scottish gannet's high-speed dive secures the top prize in a global contest fighting the rise of AI-generated imagery.
Ink and Introspection: Calgary's Bow Valley Calligraphy Guild Takes Over Fish Creek Library
A month-long exhibition in September brings the meditative art of lettering to the public, offering a sanctuary of slow ...
Storytelling's New Temple: Inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's LA Debut
A star-studded gala and a 3,000-piece collection mark the opening of a venue designed to redefine how we experience narr...
Alabama’s $3.9 Million Arts Injection: Empowering 201 Local Organizations
A massive funding boost from the Alabama Legislature and the NEA is set to revitalize cultural programs across the state...
Aaron Esh’s Spring 2027 Collection: A New Era of Tailored Elegance
Designer Aaron Esh blends structured silhouettes with experimental knitwear to signal a new chapter in his design career...
Beyond the Clue: How Detective Fiction Maps the Human Psyche
From the Fens of England to the streets of Paris, the evolution of the mystery novel reveals more about society than the...
The High-Stakes Return of Diana’s 'Revenge Dress'
Sotheby's prepares to auction the iconic Christina Stambolian gown, a garment that transformed royal scandal into a glob...
San Francisco Opera Ends Strike With Tentative Deal to Save 104th Season
A battle over 1980s-era contracts and executive pay gaps concludes as the orchestra reaches a four-year agreement.
Beyond the Name: Why Charles Schulz Called 'Zits' a Branding Disaster
Decades after his own title was forced upon him, Charles Schulz poked fun at the unappealing branding of the hit strip Z...
Beyond the Shelter: The 2021 San Diego Convention Center Migrant Story Hits the Stage
A new play by Mario Vega brings the raw experiences of unaccompanied migrant children in San Diego to life through a 12-...
Beyond the Force: George Lucas's $1 Billion Narrative Art Vision Opens in LA
A 17-year journey culminates in a 300,000-square-foot monument to visual storytelling in the heart of Los Angeles.
Art, Paws, and Pop-Ups: Micah Lexier’s Canine Carnival Hits Ontario
Governor General’s Award-winner Micah Lexier brings a playful, pet-centric art tour to five cities, blending carnival ga...
The Silent Critique: Paweł Kuczyński’s Visual Satire in a Digital Age
Bored Panda’s new curation of Polish illustrator Paweł Kuczyński highlights the enduring power of visual satire in an er...
The Human Ghost in the Machine: Jan Banning’s Global Study of Bureaucracy
A new photographic anthology reveals the messy, personal reality of civil servants across twelve nations, challenging th...
Beyond the Postcard: Marina Antonova’s Vision of a Burning Paris
A Russian illustrator uses "acid yellow" hues to expose the brutal divide between luxury and survival during France's re...
The Final Stormy Night: Charles Schulz's Poignant Farewell to Peanuts
Beyond the punchlines, the final days of the Peanuts comic strip served as a heartbreaking meditation on mortality and l...
The Prehistoric Punchline: How Gary Larson Used Dinosaurs to Mock Humanity
From inventing scientific terms to tackling public health, Gary Larson's The Far Side used paleontology to deliver some ...
The Divergent Legacies of Alan Moore: Why Watchmen's Success Diluted Its Edge
An analysis of how commercial dominance shaped Watchmen while obscurity preserved the subversive power of Miracle Man.
From Near-Homelessness to the National Gallery: Shane Perley-Dutcher’s Sobey Art Award Journey
A Wolastoqey artist's 20-year journey from meeting Norval Morrisseau to becoming a 2026 Sobey Art Award finalist.
Aztec Reimagining of Antigone Brings Indigenous Power to the Getty Villa
A trilingual production of Sophocles' tragedy shifts the action to pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, trading Greek nuance for A...
The Cost of Representation: Nyla Innuksuk’s Unfinished Thriller
A new debut feature explores the exploitation of Indigenous artists in Toronto, but critics argue its social message is ...
Petals and Power: HBO's Gilded Age Comes to Life at Filoli Gardens
A unique collaboration between Bay Area florists and the Filoli estate transforms botanical art into a study of 19th-cen...
From East LA Library Stacks to the Venice Biennale: The Rise of Guadalupe Rosales
How a childhood spent in the archives of East Los Angeles transformed Guadalupe Rosales into a global art icon.
Is Pop Culture the New Fine Art? The Lucas Museum's Bold Gamble
By mixing Star Wars props with classical masterworks, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is challenging the very definiti...
Lost Renaissance Treasures: The Dorset Tiles That Burglars Missed
Two 16th-century maiolica plaques by Francesco Xanto Avelli have resurfaced in a Dorset home after 140 years of obscurit...