This essay and poem are part of the Universe in Verse book. Trees grant us some of the richest metaphors for our own lives — a polished lens on the quality of attention we pay the world. “The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing
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One of the nicest thing you can do for someone you care about is point them to an idea, a book, a talk or a tool that will amplify their work and help them get to where they’re going. It’s not easy. It means you understand their goals, see them for who they are and […]
This essay was originally published as the cover story in the Summer 2025 issue of Orion Magazine. “Who are you?” the caterpillar barks at Alice from atop the giant mushroom, and Alice, never quite having considered the question, mutters a child’s version of Emily Dickinson’s
The beloved artist and public art champion discusses his work, activism, and queerness in an interview with Hyperallergic.
Amid global turmoil and rising temperatures, I’ve seen creative friends hitting periods of stagnancy. What will help us return to a flow state?
A compassionate new book explores how canine companions across Western art history break down the emotional boundaries between species.
Thousands had expressed their support for the artist and activist after right-wing tabloids accused him of antisemitism.
“The privacy and silence reflect the intimacy and meditative spareness of my art.”
Speaking of DJ Shadow, his 2-hour Essential Mix that aired in early July is really hitting the spot right now. [This is a vintage post originally from Aug 2016.] Tags: DJ Shadow · music
From last month but relevant as Europe is seeing record heat right now: Heatwaves are becoming the norm. This is what Britain will look like in the year 2052.
Permanently on view at ARoS, "As Seen Below" is the latest iteration of the beloved series. 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 James Turrell’s 100th
Onai Quiñonez is among the thousands reported missing after two back-to-back earthquakes devastated the nation.
A story about what being neighborly is all about . “I reported back to the neighborhood text thread, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. What came back, from one neighbor after another, was the same question: what can we do to help?”
The Boeing 747 Begins Its Final Descent . The 747 is being phased out for newer and more efficient jets. Ian Bogost takes a look at how the massive plane, which took flight only 5 months before “Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon”, came to be.
It’s America’s Birthday. What Are We Celebrating? Some good thoughts in here from Tressie McMillan Cottom, Jamelle Bouie, M. Gessen, and Lydia Polgreen.