DACA Artist Uses Thread to Weave Immigration Stories
Arleene Correa Valencia transforms bark paper and embroidery into a tender reckoning with the reality of being undocumented in the United States.
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The Box LA, Beloved Risk-Taking Art Space, Closes After 19 Years
The gallery was known for its fearless, playful programming and support of unconventional work and exhibitions.
Some Cool Movie Explosions
Listen, sometimes you just want to watch things blow up. But safely and without consequence (although Arnold Schwarzenegger did somehow become the governor of California). So, can I interest you in three minutes of movie explosions ? The 80s and 90s were really a golden age for
The Mysterious Life of Fluxus Dame Alison Knowles
Even a book by a leading expert on the avant-garde artist can’t tell us much about her personal life.
Miniature Model and Giant Buddha
This week: a miniature model at MCNY, a giant Buddha on the High Line, Greater New York, and more.
“A half-century after it was published, The Soul...
“A half-century after it was published, The Soul of a New Machine does a better job challenging AI hype than most current criticism .” I thought something similarly (about the web) when I read Kidder’s book 25 years ago, during the aftermath of the dot com bust.
The Revolutionary Tapestry of Nigerian Modernism
The first show on the subject in the UK offers an ambitious, if uneven, look at how artists forged a postcolonial identity
Do I Belong in Tech Anymore? “Why am I here? Does...
Do I Belong in Tech Anymore? “Why am I here? Does any of this work actually matter? And if I stop caring about the quality of my work… will anyone notice?”
“British energy major BP on Tuesday reported that...
“British energy major BP on Tuesday reported that first-quarter profits more than doubled from a year ago , following a surge in oil and gas prices driven by the Middle East conflict.” Oh, surprise surprise.
I Love Boosters
Boots Riley made his directorial debut with the totally weirdo (complimentary) movie Sorry to Bother You in 2018. He’s been quiet since then, but he’s back with a new comedy, I Love Boosters . This looks great . From a review on Letterboxd : Maximalist social commentary
7 Artists Discuss the Power and Urgency of Textiles
"We live with so many hard things," says Sheila Hicks, "that we're crying for softness." 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 7 Artists Discuss the
On the Propaganda of Early Nazism, and How We See it in...
On the Propaganda of Early Nazism, and How We See it in America Today . “Unlike other political systems, fascism was not meant to be intellectualized or discussed; it was meant to be experienced.”
The First Tomato to Know Everything
"On gray literature and Webster’s Timeline History books."
The Era of AI Malaise . “The AI has learned to...
The Era of AI Malaise . “The AI has learned to code. The AI is building itself. Will I have a job tomorrow? Will the market crash? Why does OpenAI need a bunker? Do I need a bunker? Maybe I should have a bunker.”
Mexican Cultural Workers Denounce Pedro Reyes Sculpture at LACMA
A letter signed by 80 people, including Carmen Argote and Cuauhtémoc Medina, says the museum ignored the contentious history of a similar artwork rejected by Mexico City in 2021.
Early 2026 Art Books From Yale University Press
Biographies of Anni Albers and Dorothea Tanning, The Met's blockbuster “Raphael,” Edward Steichen and his flowers, and more books for art lovers. Shop the annual sale this May.
It’s the Age of Electricity and America...
It’s the Age of Electricity and America Isn’t Ready . “Our grid is too old and our supply of electricity too small. If we don’t meet this moment, we will face an impoverished future of more expensive, less reliable energy, and slower economic growth.”
An Occasion for Unselfing: Iris Murdoch on Imperfection and How to Be More Unselfish
"The self, the place where we live, is a place of illusion. Goodness is connected with the attempt to see the unself... to pierce the veil of selfish consciousness and join the world as it really is."
Elizabeth Kolbert’s profile of EPA head Lee Zeldin...
Elizabeth Kolbert’s profile of EPA head Lee Zeldin . “In a little more than a year, Zeldin has transformed the E.P.A. from an agency devoted to protecting human health and the environment into one that, more or less openly, sides with polluters.”
From Micro to Mega, Jon McCormack’s Striking Photos Reveal Nature’s Patterns
The idea for 'Patterns: Art of the Natural World' emerged from a period of quiet reflection. 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 Micro to Mega,
The Death of the Art School
The crumbling of art education, Kim Gordon’s rock ' n ' roll art, Lee ShinJa’s fabric abstractions, and Pussy Riot’s new protest exhibition.
Hunting ‘Man the Hunter’
For a century, this theory of human origins has died and returned. To free it from limbo, we must disentangle its many meanings - by Vivek V Venkataraman Read on Aeon
Finding the Magic in Writing with Lidia Yuknavitch
On shitty first, second, and third drafts; embracing the struggle to write; and more.
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.