Five New York City Art Shows That We Love Right Now
From George Morrison to June Leaf, the city is alive with wonderful abstract and carnivalesque art.
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Hauser and Zwirner’s UK Galleries Report Nearly 90% Drop in Earnings
The news of the dip in profits, reported in public financial filings, comes amid a rumored global art market downturn.
The trailer for Downey Wrote That, a documentary about long-time SNL writer...
The trailer for Downey Wrote That , a documentary about long-time SNL writer Jim Downey. “Most of what makes us laugh is something that’s true, just you’ve never heard it put that way before.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Speaking Apartment
"The good ones are seldom advertised; they are passed down to friends or family members."
Artist Odili Donald Odita Sues Jack Shainman Gallery
The painter accuses the gallery of retaining over $1M worth of artworks in a claim that challenges models at the heart of the artist-dealer relationship.
Tapestries That Contain the World
Nour Jaouda creates a patchwork space where history, memory, and landscape are made, mourned, and ever-returning.
The Life and Death of the American Foodie
"When food culture became pop culture, a new national persona was born. We regret to inform you, it’s probably you."
Oregon Republicans Caught Posting Misleading Protest Image
The group deleted the photo, which depicted South American riot police.
The Explosive Ecstasy of June Leaf
A retrospective leaves you feeling as though you have experienced a life as well as a body of work.
George Morrison Painted a Different Picture of Abstract Expressionism
The Ojibwe artist was active in New York's midcentury art scene and embraced by fellow Abstract Expressionists, yet he’s rarely in canonical histories today.
The first new edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary in 22 years contains...
The first new edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary in 22 years contains a bunch of new words & phrases : cold brew, petrichor, doomscroll, adulting, beast mode, farm-to-table, etc. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
The Onion made a movie about Jeffrey Epstein and they’re airing it...
The Onion made a movie about Jeffrey Epstein and they’re airing it for free on YouTube. Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile airs Thursday, Oct 9 at 7pm ET.
Spanning 120 Years and 55 Countries, ‘The Family of Migrants’ Portrays a Broad Story of Human Movement
'The Family of Migrants' includes works from 136 photographers in 55 countries across 120 years. 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 Spanning 120 Years
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after...
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts . What stage of anti-democratic capitalism is this? *paints huge, angry clouds*
Committing to the Bit
I thought this piece from Isaac Butler examining how Daniel Day-Lewis goes about his acting work was really interesting. I have always been haunted in some way by Day-Lewis. He is clearly among the greatest living screen actors, with a career that includes several performances
No School, No Fresh Air and Isolated
"Children incarcerated in Shelby County’s juvenile detention center are frequently held in solitary confinement, according to more than two dozen sources who spoke with MLK50."
Everything Is Becoming a Bank. “Most major corporations — from airlines to...
Everything Is Becoming a Bank . “Most major corporations — from airlines to social media platforms — now aspire to become unregulated banks. Bankification today accounts for the highest profit margins in the US economy.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
School of Visual Arts Brings Together 15 Alumni Artists in Wavelengths
On view at SVA Chelsea Gallery through December 6, the exhibition demonstrates the breadth and variety of the school’s diverse alumni network.
From the Creator of Typeknitting, ‘Knit Hello’ Is a Font and a Knitting Pattern in One
Ever wanted to customize text into a needlework pattern? 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 From the Creator of Typeknitting, ‘Knit Hello’ Is a Font
“The world’s wind and solar farms have generated more electricity than coal...
“ The world’s wind and solar farms have generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time this year , marking a turning point for the global power system.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
What Do You Do with the Mad That You Feel?
In 1969, Fred Rogers appeared before the Senate to argue against cutting federal funding for public broadcasting. During his testimony , Rogers recited a song from his show, What Do You Do with the Mad That You Feel? In this short video , Jon Lefkovitz accompanies Mister
‘We AmeRícans’ Celebrates Puerto Rican Community, Pride, and Cultural Hybridity
"This exhibition is a celebration and an act of preservation," says artist and curator Ruben Natal-San Miguel. 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 ‘We
Qualcomm buys open-source electronics firm Arduino. “Qualcomm said Arduino ‘will retain its...
Qualcomm buys open-source electronics firm Arduino . “Qualcomm said Arduino ‘will retain its independent brand, tools and mission.’” I wonder how long that independence will last… 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
I missed that NIN’s Tron:Ares soundtrack came out a couple of weeks...
I missed that NIN’s Tron:Ares soundtrack came out a couple of weeks ago. Listening this morning to catch up! 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Upcoming exhibition from the MFA in Boston: “‘Faces in the Crowd: Street...
Upcoming exhibition from the MFA in Boston: “ ‘Faces in the Crowd: Street Photography’ explores the evolving techniques photographers have used to record the human experience as it has played out in populous urban spaces…” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
‘Are We Breaking Apart, Or Is There Enough Left to Bind Us?’
Conversations and revelations about an ailing nation along Interstate 95.
Towards good globalisation
How do some countries manage to channel foreign capital into economic development while others are just exploited by it? - by Guilherme Klein Martins Read on Aeon
The thing about pressure
It doesn’t happen all at once. And it doesn’t work suddenly. A home pressure cooker doesn’t use more electricity than a hot pot. And it isn’t as fast as a microwave. Instead, it builds up over time, producing results with a surprisingly small amount of effort. We’re impatient,
Einstein’s Divorce Letters and the Cruel List of Marital Demands He Imposed on His First Wife
Albert Einstein is the rare figure who’s universally known, but almost entirely for his professional achievements. Few of us who can explain the theory of relativity can also say much about the personal life of the man who came up with it, though that doesn’t owe to a lack of
The Most Banned Book of the 2024–25 School Year: A Clockwork Orange
If you happen to be a high school student in Florida who’s eager to read A Clockwork Orange, that urge may turn out to be harder to satisfy than you imagine. Anthony Burgess’ harrowing, linguistically inventive novel of a grim near future has come out on top in PEN America’s