When My Father Talked About Larry Bird
"The Boston Celtics legend was the north star of my youth, present in every debate and stretch of silence with my dad. This was true on the night when my world stopped, leaving me on a sidewalk seeing stars."
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In ‘A Collective Glow,’ Gigi Chen’s Surreal Acrylic Paintings Channel Togetherness and Safety
Bluebirds are often associated with happiness, love, hope, and positivity, making them an apt subject for New York-based artist Gigi Chen ( previously ), whose surreal paintings of wildlife merge the animal kingdom with symbols of home, comfort, and connection. In her
His radiant formula
Stephen Hawking’s greatest legacy – a simple little equation now 50 years old – revealed a shocking aspect of black holes - by Roger Highfield Read at Aeon
Finding Worth Among the Echoes
Faded music dreams, a fledgling family farm, and a search for new definitions of work and success.
The Evolution of Hokusai’s Great Wave: A Study of 113 Known Copies of the Iconic Woodblock Print
The most widely known work by the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Japanese artist Hokusai, 神奈川沖浪裏, is usually translated into English as The Great Wave off Kanagawa. That version of the title reflects the iconic scene depicted in the image well enough, though I can’t help
“What will I tell my boss?”
If you can’t answer that six-word question, you’re selling a commodity. Organizations don’t buy things, people do. And people at companies aren’t spending their own money, so this is the only question on the table. A cogent story, based on affiliation and status, one that sees
Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Explained in One of the Earliest Science Films Ever Made (1923)
Albert Einstein developed his theory of special relativity in 1905, and then mentally mapped out his theory of general relativity between 1907 and 1915. For years to come, the rest of the world would try to catch up with Einstein, trying to understand the gist, let alone the
With a New Home and a New Name, LAXART Returns as “The Brick”
The LA arts nonprofit is marking a new chapter in its 20-year history.
Philip Yenawine’s Transformative Teaching
“I attribute what creativity I have to being gay,” explained the art historian and author in a conversation with Hyperallergic .
The New York Housing Law That Helped Sustain Artists
Any New Yorker who steps into Loft Law: Photographs by Joshua Charow will likely look with a lascivious gaze upon the few remaining protected artist lofts.
Did Auguste Rodin Steal From Camille Claudel?
What went so wrong that the brilliant sculptor’s work became so little known? Simply put, she entered Rodin’s studio.
Art Dealer Barbara Gladstone Dies at 89
Gladstone, whose namesake gallery represents over 70 artists and estates, opened her first location in Manhattan in 1980 in a space “the size of a shoebox.”
Hyperallergic Mini Art Crossword: June 2024
Kent Monkman's unrivaled art, LGBTQ+ museums, and more in this mini puzzle.
11 International Artists Meld Past and Present for Nuart Aberdeen 2024
As heritage passes from one generation to another, it transforms and reshapes itself to fit within a contemporary milieu. For Nuart Aberdeen 2024, organizers embraced the dynamic nature of culture and traditions and invited 11 artists to reflect on the concept. “Living
Abstract Swirls
Cat Spilman’s swirly abstracts caught my eye the other day on Instagram. Tags: art · Cat Spilman 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
A Brief History of Time Travel. “Today, of course, time travel is...
A Brief History of Time Travel . “Today, of course, time travel is a normal part of everyday life. Teachers take their students to witness the Gettysburg Address firsthand, while teens flock to the sparse settlements of Ancient Mesopotamia to hook up.” 💬 Join the discussion on
Karolina Romanowska Embraces the Nature of Clay with Bold, Spirited Masks
How do you know when your artwork is finished? Do you step back and take a few deep breaths as you listen to your intuition? Or do you keep going, focusing on the smallest of details, and apply the law of diminishing returns? Belaboring whether a work is “complete” is common
Adam Conover interviewed Zoë Schlanger for his podcast: Your Houseplants Can Think....
Adam Conover interviewed Zoë Schlanger for his podcast: Your Houseplants Can Think . “Plants can store information, solve problems, and develop complex social networks.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Ottawa’s Response to the Trucker Protest Was Doomed from the Start
"Ottawa residents had had it."
Colorful DIY Lego Millennium Falcon
Using the official instructions and bricks from their own collection, a father & son team built a colorful DIY version of Lego’s massive Millennium Falcon (7541 pieces, $830 MSRP , kitty for scale). I love this — much better than that dingy gray. I know it’s not quite the
Monumental Site-Specific Installations by Morag Myerscough Stoke Community and a Sense of Belonging
Born and raised in bustling London, Morag Myerscough has always been keenly attuned to the rhythms of urban life and the patterns of community. Through large-scale, vibrant installations around the world, the artist emphasizes joy, optimism, and a sense of belonging. Myerscough
A modern approach to habitat restoration: Leave It To Beavers. “At their...
A modern approach to habitat restoration: Leave It To Beavers . “At their very most basic, beavers store water. They build dams; think of them sort of as speed bumps in the stream. The pools and eddies they create are entire new spawning areas for fish.” 💬 Join the discussion