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Explosive Cats Imagined in a Strange, 16th Century Military Manual
Paw prints and feline urine stains on a medieval scribe’s manuscript, perhaps they weren’t entirely out of the ordinary in the 15th century. But cats strapped to mini-powder kegs, bounding off to burn down a town — now that’s pretty unusual. The incendiary feline featured above
Harvard Professor Answers Burning Questions About Iranian History
In a brisk WIRED interview, Professor Tarek Masoud answers frequently asked questions about Iran’s history. He explains that Iran is not an Arab country but a predominantly Persian one, with a distinct language and identity. He traces how the country became an Islamic republic
The Self-Defeating Both-Sidesism of the US Press
Greg Sargent writing for The New Republic : There’s no clean way to hive off terms like fascism or authoritarianism from Trump’s policies. Even if you disagree that the words apply, their use is backed up by a genuine attempt at intellectual justification for it. The use of
Russia's Venice Pavilion to Close to the Public in Compliance With Sanctions
Organizers discussed making the nation’s pavilion accessible only during the vernissage dates to select guests and the press, according to reports.
Russia's Venice Pavilion Will Be Closed to the Public to Comply With Sanctions
The nation’s highly criticized pavilion will reportedly be accessible only during vernissage dates to select guests and press.
Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò on magical thinking and elite impunity...
Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò on magical thinking and elite impunity . “We are ruled by a class of people who seem either to believe or presume that war, disease, and apocalyptic destruction are things that will only ever happen to poorer and browner people.”
Co-Working Meets Art at Brooklyn’s Newest Experimental Space
Art hangs on cubicle walls and utility closets at The Gallery, an exhibition space housed in a former guitar string-maker’s office.
The Death of the Art School
The rampant corporatization and "administrification" of American higher-education institutions has turned students into mere consumers.
Pussy Riot Shows Art by Russia’s Prisoners in New Protest Exhibition
The show at Ritsch-Fisch Galerie in France features work by people currently or formerly imprisoned in Russia, including Ukrainian civilians.
Crocheted Technology
Nicole Nikolich is a textile artist whose current focus is making crochet artworks that reference old school technology . You can explore her work on her website, at Paradigm Gallery and on Instagram . Some of her artworks are available for sale here . I’m a sucker for these
Joe Macken Spent 22 Years Building a Miniature New York by Hand
“It’s a lifelong project,” he said about the 50-foot replica, now on view at the Museum of the City of New York. “I’ll never, ever, ever be finished with it.”
Livestream of the Big Bear bald eagle nest (perched 145...
Livestream of the Big Bear bald eagle nest (perched 145 feet up in a pine tree) with two fuzzy bald eagle chicks that hatched 3 weeks ago .
Kim Gordon Was Never Just the “Girl in the Band”
Best known as co-founder of Sonic Youth, her visual art incorporates humor, intelligence, vulnerability — and, of course, music.
Lee ShinJa's Handwoven Portals
The nonagenarian South Korean artist helped catapult fiber art from the realm of domestic craft and tradition into the experimental field of contemporary art.
Presidents Can Be Impeached Because Benjamin Franklin...
Presidents Can Be Impeached Because Benjamin Franklin Thought It Was Better Than Assassination . “The Constitution’s impeachment procedures make the removal of the chief magistrate less violent, less disruptive, and less error-prone than assassination.”
Cassandra Dias Takes an Impressionistic Approach to Painting with Thread
What better way to meditate on nature's most majestic features than to recreate its details one stitch at a time? Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article
Thoughtful thread on the armed man who rushed the WHCA...
Thoughtful thread on the armed man who rushed the WHCA dinner . “This guy is indicative of people who are anti Trump not having a voice because Congress and SCOTUS have enabled Trump to obliterate any recourse they have when he does horrible things.”
The Black Robin and the Power of Tenacious Tenderness: How a Single Mother Brought an Entire Species Back from the Brink of Extinction
This essay is adapted from Traversal. “In the great chain of cause and effect,” Alexander von Humboldt wrote as he was teaching science to read the poetry of nature, “no single fact can be considered in isolation.” When the first European colonists made landfall on New
“Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, often found in...
“Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, often found in plastic, coupled with climate change’s effects… are each linked to reductions in fertility and fecundity across global species – including in humans.” Argh, no one wants a Children of Men prequel…
Joe Macken Spent 21 Years Hand-Assembling a Vast Model of New York City
The expansive model consists of 340 individual sections, each constructed with materials like balsa wood, cardboard, and glue. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.
Teaser trailer for season four of Star Trek: Strange New...
Teaser trailer for season four of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . “Space is limitless in its beauty. And in its terror.” (Reminder: they are doing an episode with puppets this season.)
Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair Returns May 7–10
Connect with 250 international artists, publishers, and booksellers and celebrate the art publishing community at ArtCenter South Campus in Pasadena, California.
Sombrero Galaxy: The Universe’s Dusty Brimmed Hat
An amazing capture of galaxy Messier 104 , aka the Sombrero Galaxy, by the 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera mounted on a Chilean observatory. The Sombrero galaxy (Messier 104) is a galactic masterpiece that captivates scientists and astronomy enthusiasts alike. Its intricate
The Difficult Balance of Intimacy and Independence: Beloved Philosopher and Poet Kahlil Gibran on the Secret to a Loving and Lasting Relationship
"Love one another but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls."
Gunfire of the Vanities: Trump Dinner Shooting Defines a...
Gunfire of the Vanities: Trump Dinner Shooting Defines a Violent, Unserious America , “a land where guns are everywhere and a callous elite media dons formalwear to toast its own humiliation by our narcissist king”.
Rachel Mentzer Transforms Discarded Cartons into Dusky Collagraphs
Nature's resilience is at the center of a practice also focused on sustainability and environmental renewal. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Rachel
Daredevil Michelle Khare ran 7 marathons on 7 different...
Daredevil Michelle Khare ran 7 marathons on 7 different continents in 7 days. The first one was on Antarctica .
Moderna developed an mRNA Covid-flu combo vaccine and...
Moderna developed an mRNA Covid-flu combo vaccine and it’s been approved for use in the EU , “but it continues to be shelved in the US, where it was developed”.