If I Had a Picasso

The best art and books of 2025, cuts at the New School, and the return of a beloved Hyperallergic column.

Where did kiwi come from?

And shiitake mushrooms, spaghetti squash, ginger and even packaged tofu? In the 1960s, the culture changed, and so did the supermarket. Small markets with fifty or sixty kinds of fruits and vegetables transformed into supermarkets carrying hundreds of varieties. Cooking shows

Seth's Blog • 11h

The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life by Ian...

The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life by Ian Bogost. “How modern conveniences not only fail to deliver on their promises but also rob us of small, satisfying tasks and moments that keep us grounded and human.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

kottke.org • 23h

TIME’s “Person of the Year” Swaps Construction Workers for Tech Billionaires

Nothing says "person of the year" like replacing Depression-era workers with the billionaires making our skills obsolete.

Hyperallergic • 23h

How does lake ice do this? Incredible! (Mirror Lake, New Hampshire)...

How does lake ice do this? Incredible! (Mirror Lake, New Hampshire) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →