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A scientific investigation into bears, the cuddly apex predator: If Not Friend,...
A scientific investigation into bears, the cuddly apex predator: If Not Friend, Why Friend-Shaped? “Some of bears’ features-especially their chubby, rounded face-might also remind us of our own babies.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
The Unclassifiable Brilliance of Joanne Greenbaum
Fiercely independent, the artist belongs to no art group, movement, or style.
Two More People Accuse Kehinde Wiley of Sexual Assault
A petition urging the artist's galleries to investigate the allegations, which Wiley denies, has garnered hundreds of signatures.
Glenstone’s Workers Are Officially Unionized
Organizers accused Glenstone’s billionaire founders Mitchell and Emily Rales of orchestrating an “intense union-busting campaign.”
10 Exhibitions to Visit in Washington, DC, This Summer
Lose yourself and find hope in women and queer-led shows in the capital this season.
Brooklyn Pride Returns With a Joy-Filled “Twilight” Parade
The only evening parade in the northeast boasted a female trans motorcycle club, cheerleaders, and gestures of Palestinian solidarity.
Cotino is a “Storyliving by Disney™ community” in the greater Palm Springs...
Cotino is a “Storyliving by Disney™ community” in the greater Palm Springs area. “Parks, pathways and a promenade will reflect the imagination of Disney Imagineering.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
AI Can Ruin Movies Now, Too
YouTuber Nerrel takes James Cameron to task for releasing 4K remasters of Aliens and True Lies that have been, well, ruined by using AI to clean them up. The best 4k releases tend to follow a pretty simple template: clean and scan the negative, repair any obvious signs of
The Verge: the 13 biggest announcements from Apple’s developer conference, including their...
The Verge: the 13 biggest announcements from Apple’s developer conference , including their AI plans and new OS features. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
‘I Am an Artist’ Takes Young Readers on a Colorful Journey Through Art Mediums
Starting in a vast complex of studios large and small, a new children’s book written by Doro Globus and illustrated by Rose Blake introduces readers to a cast of characters with myriad approaches to making art. There’s an artist who cuts and sews scraps of found fabrics,
“There have been more gun suicides than gun homicides in the United...
“There have been more gun suicides than gun homicides in the United States every year for the past 25 years. Yet the harm inflicted on communities by suicides rarely registers in the national debate over guns.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
“Elephants call each other by name and respond when they hear others...
“Elephants call each other by name and respond when they hear others call their name, according to new research .” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
1982 DC Comics Style Guide
Standards Manual is gearing up for a new release: a reproduction of the DC Comics Style Guide from 1982 . Reproduced from a rare original copy, the book features over 165 highly-detailed scans of the legendary art by José Luis García-López, with an introduction by Paul Levitz,
Where Her Heart Is
"Adopted at two weeks old from Fort Worth’s Edna Gladney Home, Debra Stevens grew up a mystery to herself. It wasn’t until late in life that she found more family than she could have asked for, on the other side of the world."
Announcing the 2024 McKnight Visual Artist Fellows
Designed to support mid-career Minnesota artists, fellows each recieve a $25,000 stipend, professional development, a residency, and more.
Tapping the sign: the important differences between patriotism & nationalism. “Patriotism: pride...
Tapping the sign: the important differences between patriotism & nationalism . “Patriotism: pride in who you are. Nationalism: pride in who you aren’t.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Guy Who Sucks At Being A Person Sees Huge Potential In AI....
Guy Who Sucks At Being A Person Sees Huge Potential In AI . “Deep down [he] has absolutely zero understanding of what makes things good, enjoyable, or rewarding.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Maris Kreizman argues for adding full credit pages to books acknowledging everyone...
Maris Kreizman argues for adding full credit pages to books acknowledging everyone who worked on them. “How lovely it is to be seen and appreciated.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Jacques Monneraud’s Remarkable Ceramic Vessels Meticulously Mimic Corrugated Cardboard
At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that if any of Jacques Monneraud ’s vessels were filled with water, they’d soak right through and split at the seams. And that’s exactly what the artist wants you to think! Incredibly, these vessels are made of clay. Monneraud’s
Wake Up Dead Man will be the third film in the Knives...
Wake Up Dead Man will be the third film in the Knives Out series, starring Daniel Craig as Benoit “CSI: KFC” Blanc. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Surprise! These Cardboard & Scotch Tape Vases Are Actually Ceramic Pots.
French potter Jacques Monneraud makes ceramic pots that look like teapots, vases, and pitchers made from cardboard and scotch tape. He offers these pots for sale, but they’re unsurprisingly sold out right now. More about Monneraud & his work on his website and Instagram . (via
Timeless Mesoamerican Desert Landscapes Glow in Anna Ortiz’s Vivid Paintings
In the dreamlike landscapes of Anna Ortiz , distant volcanoes erupt and the moon eclipses the sun behind sprawling saguaros, agaves, and prickly pears. Through a highly saturated, nearly monochromatic palette with a limited value range, the Brooklyn-based artist explores how
The teapot maker
In the mountains of northern India, one of the last artisans of his kind keeps the tradition of crafting metal teapots alive - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
All aquiver
The Decadent movement taught that you should live your life with the greatest intensity – a dangerous and thrilling challenge - by Kate Hext Read at Aeon
The Romans Stashed Hallucinogenic Seeds in a Vial Made From an Animal Bone
What’s popular in the metropolis sooner or later makes its way out into the provinces. This phenomenon has become more difficult to notice in recent years, not because it’s slowed down, but because it’s sped way up, owing to near-instantaneous cultural diffusion on the
After the emergency
If we need to wait until after the short-term emergency is settled, it’s unlikely we’re ever going to get to work on the long-term important work. Of course, we want to do “everything we can” when an emergency strikes. But the standard for that has always involved tradeoffs.
How Las Vegas’ Sphere Actually Works: A Looks Inside the New $2.3 Billion Arena
If the United States of America is the Roman empire of our time, surely it must have an equivalent of the Colosseum. A year ago, you could’ve heard a wide variety of speculations as to what structure that could possibly be. Today, many of us would simply respond with “the