Ann Craven’s Moonlit Meditations
In Craven’s paintings of the moon, birds, and blossoms, as in nature, change is a constant, generative cycle.
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Trump Fires Majority of Federal Humanities Council
Only four members of the council remain, all men and all appointed by the president during his first term, sources told Hyperallergic .
A View From the Easel
Welcome to the 305th installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace. This week, artists embrace their non-traditional studios and paint wherever inspiration strikes. Want to take part? Check out our submission guidelines and share a
Good Riddance To ‘The Best American Poetry’
"If 'The Best American Poetry' captures 'the zeitgeist of the current attitudes in American poetry,' we should be asking: Why are those attitudes so f****d up?"
Are you ok? In a recent video, Hank Green tells his brother...
Are you ok? In a recent video, Hank Green tells his brother John: I’ve Not Been Doing Well . Lots of what Green says here resonates with me. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Required Reading
This week: film restorers perform magic, sellout comedians in Riyadh, Native boarding school survivors tell their stories, remembering Jane Goodall, ranking pasta shapes, and more.
Quentin Blake: How I Draw
Illustrator Quentin Blake, who is most widely known for his energetic drawings for Roald Dahl’s books, generously shares his drawing process on his website and also in a series of videos . I do a freewheeling sort of drawing that looks as though it is done on the spur of the
The Cat Who Woke Me Up
"Even though my brain is confused and I’m struggling, always struggling, to see if my writing is good, I still want to write. And the writing that matters the most to me isn’t about Alzheimer’s. It’s about a cat."
Innumerable Dots Form Bright, Bold Gradients in Nano Ponto’s Entirely Handpoked Tattoos
No machines here! Nano Ponto creates these vivid compositions entirely by hand. 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 Innumerable Dots Form Bright, Bold
The official number of exoplanets tracked by NASA has reached 6000. Astronomers...
The official number of exoplanets tracked by NASA has reached 6000 . Astronomers have found “planets covered in lava; some with the density of Styrofoam; and others with clouds made of gemstones”. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Musician Plays the Last Stradivarius Guitar in the World, the “Sabionari” Made...
Musician Plays the Last Stradivarius Guitar in the World, the “Sabionari” Made in 1679 . I had no idea Stradivari made guitars. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Asian Cultural Council Offers Fellowships and Grants for Research and Cultural Exchange
ACC provides artists, arts professionals, scholars, and organizations with support for research and cultural exchange between Asia, the US, and within Asia. Apply by November 19.
The Coloradans Exercising Their Right To Die—and a Doctor Who Helps Them Find Peace
"More terminally ill Coloradans than ever are turning to Denver Health’s Medical Aid in Dying clinic. We spent the summer witnessing the quiet decisions and final moments of those who chose when—and how—to say goodbye."
Explore Trailblazing Street Photography in ‘Faces in the Crowd’ at MFA Boston
The forthcoming exhibition highlights street photography's capacity to provoke wonder where we least expect it: the everyday. 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.
A company called Blackdot has built a tattooing robot. The company says...
A company called Blackdot has built a tattooing robot . The company says the machine is less painful and the tattoos look like they are laser-printed. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Artists Threaten to Boycott Venice Biennale Over Israeli Pavilion
Plans to set up an “alternative pavilion” for Israel inside the historic Arsenale sidestep the issue of its continued inclusion in the storied art festival, activists said.
Have I Earned It?
Craig Mod is off on another of his long walks of Japan and is writing a pop-up newsletter ( subscribe! ) along the way. I am feeling this bit from his first missive recently: To have a day like today feels a bit selfish, even more so after having met Vlad. He wonders, always
A new kind of bone glue that “mimics how oysters stick to...
A new kind of bone glue that “mimics how oysters stick to underwater surfaces” can bond bone fragments together in 2-3 minutes , “even in blood-rich areas where most adhesives fail”. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
25 years ago today, Radiohead released Kid A. This morning, I’m celebrating...
25 years ago today, Radiohead released Kid A . This morning, I’m celebrating by, um, listening to Kid A. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
“Scientists reflect on the life and work of [Jane Goodall], whose discoveries...
“ Scientists reflect on the life and work of [Jane Goodall] , whose discoveries made them rethink what it means to be human.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
World War II Journal Entries Float in a Web of Blood-Red Yarn in Chiharu Shiota’s ‘Diary’
The Berlin-based artist commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in 'Two Home Countries' at Japan Society Gallery. 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.
Africa’s cultural landmarks: Great Zimbabwe
What the medieval stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe tell us about an advanced African society and its legacy today - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
Kabul in my heart
When the Taliban captured my city, thousands fled and the rest were severely repressed. But I’ve stayed – and survived - by Maryam Mahjoba & Asad Nariman Read on Aeon
Reciprocity
Our biggest commitments, the things we are most dedicated to, rarely pay us back in equal measure. That might be the point.
See Beethoven’s Entire 9th Symphony Visualized in Colorful Animations
While reporting on the Eurovision Song Contest, the New Yorker’s Anthony Lane “asked a man named Seppo, from the seven-hundred-strong Eurovision Fan Club of Norway, what he loved about Eurovision. ‘Brotherhood of man,’ he said — a slightly ambiguous answer, because that was the
The Measure of a True Visionary: Jane Goodall on the Indivisibility of Art and Science
The aim of science is to illuminate the mysteries of nature and discover the elemental truths pulsating sublime and indifferent beneath the starry skin of the universe. The aim of art is to give us a language for wresting meaning from the truth and living with the mystery.
10 Exhibitions to See in Upstate New York This October
Davina Hsu’s esoteric harmonies, RAE BK’s guerrilla installations, Nancy Catandella’s sensitive portraits, and so much more.
Amateurs! How We Built Internet Culture and Why it Matters. “A bold,...
Amateurs! How We Built Internet Culture and Why it Matters. “A bold, thoughtful and beautifully lyrical exploration of how amateur creativity shaped the internet.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Madison Square Park Glows Up With Larry Bell’s Glass Cubes
His artworks reflect the world around them, collecting leaves in the glass boxes, and providing a respite from the daily grind.
How Will the US Government Shutdown Impact Museums?
The National Gallery of Art and others will use funding to keep the lights on for a few days while some National Park sites will close as employees are furloughed.