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Annie Dillard on How to Live
Suppose we answer the most important question of existence in the affirmative. There is then only one question remaining: How shall we live this life? Despite all the technologies of thought and feeling we have invented to divine an answer — philosophy and poetry, scripture and
Four New York City Art Shows to See Right Now
Some of our favorite exhibitions center performance and pattern, from MoMA PS1’s Vaginal Davis survey to a show on data infographics inspired by W. E. B. Du Bois.
The Propaganda Dilemma
Inspired by W. E. B. Du Bois’s infographics about the lives of Black people after Emancipation, an exhibition at New York’s Print Center complicates our reading of data.
How to Protect Your Right to Culture
The United States government’s coordinated repeal of the right to culture has grave consequences for the texture of our daily lives. But there are ways to fight back.
Smithsonian Closes as Government Shutdown Enters Third Week
The institution’s 21 museums, zoo, and research centers are shuttered indefinitely as Congress remains in a stalemate over funding.
Weeks After Fire, Red Hook Open Studios Returns Defiantly
Crowds of art revelers brushed aside the soggy weather this weekend to visit spaces below the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.
A Community Art Show for Palestine Confronts Authoritarianism
The third iteration of Hind’s House in Washington Heights, steps from Columbia University, addresses interconnected struggles in Gaza and the US.
Two Arrested for Splashing Paint on Columbus Artwork in Spain
Activists at Madrid’s Museo Naval called for an end to the “glorification of colonization and genocides, both historical and current.”
Tiny Art Show Repurposes a Disused Stairwell into a 1:6-Scale Gallery
The storefront-style gallery sits inside what was originally a stairwell in Provo, Utah. 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 Tiny Art Show Repurposes a
“The spread of dangerous infections that do not respond to antibiotics has...
“The spread of dangerous infections that do not respond to antibiotics has been increasing by as much as 15 percent a year”, says the WHO . “The less people have access to quality care, the more they’re likely to suffer from drug-resistant infection.” 💬 Join the discussion on
Judith Schaechter Explores Neuroaesthetics and the Nature of Beauty at the Museum of Craft and Design
Biophilia, beauty, and the brain. Judith Schaechter: Super/Natural is now on view in San Francisco.
Experiment Across Disciplines With the MFA in Visual Art at WashU’s Sam Fox School
Chaired by artist Tiffany Calvert, this research-based program at Washington University in St. Louis offers cutting-edge facilities and a diversified approach to contemporary art.
A House of Dynamite
From director Kathryn Bigelow comes A House of Dynamite ( trailer ), starring Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, and Greta Lee. When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. A House of
“The MUTE Series is a collection of one-take microfilms that report on...
“ The MUTE Series is a collection of one-take microfilms that report on the vagaries of human behaviour.” There are 3 rules for their films: no dialogue, no camera moves, one shot only. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Sinister Skies Set the Scene for Derelict Buildings in Lee Madgwick’s Surreal Paintings
Something strange is going on with Madgwick's dilapidated facades and uncanny shrubbery. 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 Sinister Skies Set the
A short documentary about the groundbreaking sound design of Dune: Part Two,...
A short documentary about the groundbreaking sound design of Dune: Part Two , featuring director Denis Villeneuve and sound mixers & designers from the film. I love the sound of both Dunes. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Charming Flights of Fancy Fill Vanessa Gillings’ Imaginative Illustrations
Experience magic in Gillings' misty and mysterious woodlands. 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 Charming Flights of Fancy Fill Vanessa Gillings’
“The smartest design move isn’t chasing trends, it’s planting the tree and...
“The smartest design move isn’t chasing trends, it’s planting the tree and letting time do the work,” writes Dave Snyder . “Trees don’t pay off tomorrow. They pay off in a decade. They compound quietly, making everything around them better…” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
For the last-ever episode of his WTF podcast, Marc Maron interviewed Barack...
For the last-ever episode of his WTF podcast, Marc Maron interviewed Barack Obama . You can watch their hour-long conversation here . 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Israeli Media’s Distorted View of the War in Gaza
"While global news showed a humanitarian disaster, most outlets in Israel remained silent."
Humans of New York has taken over all of Grand Central Terminal...
Humans of New York has taken over all of Grand Central Terminal for a huge art installation called Dear New York . “For the first time possibly ever, there is not a single ad to be seen in Grand Central Terminal.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Inside the Glitter Lab
"How the tiniest trace of red shimmer helped solve one of California’s most brutal crimes."
What sleep is
It is our biggest blind spot, a bizarre experience that befalls us every day, and can’t be explained by our need for rest - by Vladyslav Vyazovskiy Read on Aeon
Toward obvious
Most people do the obvious thing, that’s why we call it obvious. A new product, idea or technology is rarely obvious, at least at first. So the work of scale is to be seen as inevitable. The stepwise process of becoming the obvious choice. Skipping steps requires insisting that
Hear What the Language Spoken by Our Ancestors 6,000 Years Ago Might Have Sounded Like
As scholars of ancient texts well know, the reconstruction of lost sources can be a matter of some controversy. In the ancient Hebrew and less ancient Christian Biblical texts, for example, critics find the remnants of many previous texts, seemingly stitched together by
Marc Maron Wraps Up the WTF Podcast: Watch His Final Interview with Barack Obama
Back in 2015, President Obama joined Marc Maron on the WTF podcast, marking the first time a sitting president took part in this new kind of broadcasting format. It was a watershed moment—a moment when podcasting went mainstream and became, soon enough, a big business. A decade