Art & Culture
284 articles
Tim Walker’s 250-Portrait Odyssey: Mapping Queer History at London’s National Portrait Gallery
A five-year photographic project brings queer icons and activists to the forefront of London's most prestigious portrait...
From Spitfires to Star Destroyers: Robert Bailey’s Galactic Pivot
An Alberta aviation artist's journey from WWII combat planes to becoming a licensed illustrator for George Lucas and Mar...
Managing a Masterpiece: The British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry Logistical Crisis
Logistical failures and accessibility complaints have left visitors frustrated during the Bayeux Tapestry's landmark UK ...
From Vietnam to Toronto: The Hybrid Lens of Ashleigh Duong’s Family Odyssey
A new documentary by Ashleigh Duong uses reenactments and personal archives to bridge the generational gap left by warti...
Chanel’s SS27 Debut: When TikTok Trends Meet Parisian Haute Couture
A viral lip-sync moment featuring Dua Lipa and Pedro Pascal signals a new, social-media-driven era for the Parisian fash...
San Diego's Digital Archive: Restoring the Region's Cultural Memory
A new series of restored documentaries from San Diego Public Broadcasting breathes life into the city's architectural, a...
High Art, Low Brow: The Viral Power of Classical Art Memes
From existential dread to dating woes, centuries-old paintings are finding a second life as the internet's favorite reac...
The $30 Gamble: How a Michigan Estate Find Shattered Gertrude Abercrombie's Auction Record
A surrealist painting discovered in a dark hallway sold for $1.35 million, proving that the 'Bohemian Queen' of Chicago ...
Beyond the Gag: How Charles Schulz’s Peanuts Maps the Anxiety of Adulthood
More than a collection of cute characters, the Peanuts legacy reveals a profound exploration of existential dread and th...
Reclaiming the Saddle: Oakland's 52-Year Fight Against Western Erasure
More than just a parade, the Oakland Black Cowboy Association's annual gathering at DeFremery Park challenges the whitew...
The Cost of Controversy: Farnham's £20,000 'Cone' Art Relocated After Safety Outcry
A divisive metal installation in Surrey has been moved to a shaded garden after residents claimed the sculptures became ...
The $12 Million Motion: Reviving Alexander Calder's Washington Landmark
Philanthropists are funding a massive effort to restore movement to Alexander Calder's monumental sculpture in the Hart ...
Michael J. Fox Ascends to Canada's Highest Civilian Honor at Rideau Hall
The celebrated actor and Parkinson's advocate was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada, joining an elite group o...
Toronto’s 20th Nuit Blanche: A City-Wide Transformation Under 'Tomorrow's Memories'
With 70+ art installations and extended TTC service, Toronto's premier all-night arts event marks two decades of transfo...
Marine Serre’s Spring 2027 Debut: Can Upcycling Scale the Paris Runway?
The French designer brings her signature crescent moon and sustainable ethos back to the global stage at Paris Fashion W...
Beyond the Leash: How Katie Brockman’s Pit Bull Portrait Captured the 2026 Dog Photography Awards
A pensive pit bull portrait secures the top prize and a 2,500 Euro windfall for American photographer Katie Brockman.
Geometry in Motion: Courrèges Redefines the Silhouette for Spring 2027
A bold return to geometric precision, the latest Courrèges collection brings high-contrast stripes and architectural tea...
Federica Tosi Targets Spring 2027 Season at Milan Fashion Week
The upcoming ready-to-wear collection from Federica Tosi signals a major moment for the Spring 2027 fashion calendar in ...
The Pure Art of Calvin and Hobbes: Why Bill Watterson's Defiance Still Wins
Three decades after the final strip, the story of a boy and his tiger remains a masterpiece of restraint and imagination...
Art as Resistance: How Culver City’s Wende Museum Reclaims Privacy
Through "Samizdat Sundays," Kate Ingold uses Cold War artifacts to teach a new generation how to bypass digital and poli...
Denver’s "Sequesterings" Exhibit: Turning Post-Industrial Plastic into Fine Art
Ten artists at the Center for Visual Art use discarded materials like telephone wires and Mylar balloons to challenge co...
Beyond the Struggle: Rupinder Kaloti’s Vibrant Reimagining of Punjabi-American Life
At the Oceanside Museum of Art, Rupinder Kaloti’s "The Gathering" moves past the narrative of immigrant hardship to cele...
Resilience and Repertoire: Inside the San Diego Symphony’s 2026-27 Season Launch
From personal tragedy to international touring, the San Diego Symphony prepares a season defined by high-profile debuts ...
Beyond the Runway: How Vogue World Milan Leverages Star Power for Local Heritage
From Jennifer Lopez’s Dolce & Gabbana gown to the redevelopment of Milanese libraries, Vogue World Milan blends high-oct...
Fashion’s Identity Crisis: Robots and Weight-Loss Drugs at Vogue World Milan
While stars like Jennifer Lopez dazzled in Milan, the inclusion of humanoid robots and a pharmaceutical sponsor ignited ...
The Performative Intellectual: Unmasking the British Culture Snob
From skipping British Museum queues to dismissing 'low-brow' TV, we examine the archetype of the person who always knows...
Helipads and Rebranding: The Trump Administration's Battle for the Kennedy Center
A legal and cultural showdown erupts as the Trump administration moves to rename and restructure the John F. Kennedy Cen...
The Human Filter: Canadian Literary Prizes Turn to Publishers to Block AI
As generative AI threatens the authenticity of authorship, Canada's top book awards are outsourcing the 'detective work'...
Edmonton's Citadel Theatre Transforms North Wall with Paityn Savoie Mural
A new Métis/Cree mural brings prairie wildlife and Indigenous storytelling to the heart of Edmonton's downtown.
Calgary’s Aspire Piano Students Secure Major Wins at 2026 IPPA Competition
Four young musicians from Calgary achieved top honors at the IPPA International Piano Competition in Kansas, highlightin...