Art & Culture
312 articles
Beyond the Sarcophagus: Why Scottish Museums are Hiding Ancient Egyptian Mummies
The Kelvingrove and Hunterian museums are withdrawing remains from view, signaling a shift in how institutions handle th...
The Science of Survival: Inside the National Museum of Ancient Iran's New Conservation Exhibit
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Ancient Iran pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes science used to protec...
The Sleeping Giant: How a Chilean Volcano Conquered the International Pano Awards
Spanish photographer Daniel Viñé Garcia takes home the top prize for an aerial masterpiece capturing the heights of Chil...
Beyond the Blueprint: Why Tolkien's Middle-earth Still Defines Modern Fantasy
From the quiet wisdom of Aragorn to the sprawling lore of the Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien's legacy continues to shape t...
The Psychology of Spook: Why Immersive Halloween Decor is More Than Just a Hobby
From ancient Celtic rituals to TikTok trends, the shift toward full-home immersive decorating reveals deep-seated person...
The Price of Vision: Hilma af Klint’s $800,000 Market Debut
A record-breaking auction for a 1916 painting signals a shift in how the legacy of the Swedish spiritual abstract pionee...
Beyond the Gaze: The 30-Day Deconstruction of a New York It-Girl
A Lower East Side exhibition challenges the traditional role of the muse by subjecting one model to 30 different artisti...
Reggie Burrows Hodges: A Triple-Exhibition Homecoming in Los Angeles
From the Getty to the California African American Museum, a major new series explores the intersection of Baroque art an...
Austin's Filipino Day Market: A Fusion of Labor History and Folklore
From labor leader murals to mythological 'aswang' attractions, the fifth annual market in Austin celebrates more than ju...
Curtain Call Conflict: Calgary Opera Fires Singer Over Palestinian Flag
A bass singer's unauthorized political gesture during "Tosca" sparks a fierce debate over artistic freedom and instituti...
Scorpio’s Shadow: Navigating the Month of Emotional Reckoning and Mercury Retrograde
A rare alignment of the Sun and Mercury in Scorpio promises a deep dive into the subconscious—but warns of communication...
The Netflix Effect: How a Newfoundland Knitter's 25-Year-Old Pattern Went Viral
Barbara Harpur's traditional Guernsey sweaters are selling out after appearing in the hit series 'Below', blending globa...
The Single-Panel Revolution: How Dark Satire Defined a Decade of Humor
From sea monsters to the 'Bait Motel,' we revisit the 15-year legacy of a comic strip that turned horror into high art.
The Unproven Silence: Why Thélyson Orélien Abandoned His AI Defense
After losing his chance at the Prix Goncourt, the Quebec author has stopped trying to prove his novel was written withou...
Rhythm and Color: Alex Webb’s Decade-Long Journey Through 40 American Cities
Aperture's upcoming 2026 release, 'Walking Blues,' uses the improvisational spirit of music to map the connections withi...
The Silence of the Snowball: How Bill Watterson Mastered Visual Comedy
A wordless 1990 strip reveals the genius of Calvin and Hobbes and the chaotic bond between a boy and his neighbor.
From a $20 Cub to a Global Icon: Winnie the Pooh Turns 100
A century after A.A. Milne's first full-length book, the true story of a Canadian veterinarian and a bear named Winnipeg...
Ancestral Paths: The Bonita Museum’s Community-Driven Día de los Muertos Maze
Curators Maricruz Alvarado and Nanzi Muro blend Indigenous wisdom and mixed-media art in a San Diego exhibition celebrat...
Beyond the Footlights: How La Scala's New York Benefit Revives the Toscanini Spirit
A gala at The New York Historical blends "Milanese Chic" with a deep dive into Arturo Toscanini's lasting impact on the ...
Beyond the La Jolla Historical Society: A New Era for San Diego’s Cultural Identity
The Museum of History and Culture La Jolla is rebranding to better reflect its expanding mission and diverse collections...
Beyond the Silver Screen: Johnny Depp’s Major UK Art Debut at Halcyon Gallery
Actor Johnny Depp moves from film to fine art with his first major London exhibition, featuring decades of work and a my...
Beyond the Booth: ICON Festival Aims to Elevate Comic Art to Fine Art Status
Los Angeles' Biltmore Hotel will host a new kind of gathering focusing on intimacy and artistry over corporate spectacle...
The Architecture of Dread: How Weir, Stephenson, and Ishiguro Shape Sci-Fi
From the virtual streets of the Metaverse to the sterile halls of Hailsham, these novels use science to probe the human ...
The Monty Python Snub: Why Graham Chapman Missed the Blue Plaque List
Controversy erupts after English Heritage rejects a nomination for the Life of Brian star, sparking debate over diversit...
3D-Printed Surprises: How OK Labs is Reimagining the Urban Landscape
From Istanbul to Berlin, the OK Labs collective is turning utility boxes and pipes into unexpected pop culture landmarks...
Sorrentino’s Mentorship: Margherita Ferrari’s 'Föa' Reclaims the Genoa G8 Legacy
From a graduation short in Rome to a feature-length vision, Margherita Ferrari's debut explores the scars of the 2001 Ge...
The Perfectionist of Ankara: Mehmet Karsli’s 60-Year Defense of Ottoman Bookbinding
In Ankara, master craftsman Mehmet Karsli refuses to compromise on tradition, spending six decades perfecting the delica...
Beyond the Siren: How a Fire Alarm Failed to Silence "OCTOBER 7" at Northwestern
A real-world emergency briefly interrupted a play about the 2023 Israel conflict, but the audience's response turned a d...
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...