Every Dog Has Its Artist
A compassionate new book explores how canine companions across Western art history break down the emotional boundaries between species.
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Misan Harriman to Step Down From Southbank Centre
Thousands had expressed their support for the artist and activist after right-wing tabloids accused him of antisemitism.
A View From the Easel
“The privacy and silence reflect the intimacy and meditative spareness of my art.”
DJ Shadow Essential Mix 07/02/2016
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...
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.
James Turrell’s 100th ‘Skyscape’ Opens in Aarhus
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
Family Urges Help for Venezuelan Artist Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble
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 ....
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...
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...
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.
Georgia O’Keeffe on What It Means to Be an Artist
“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant—there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing—and keeping the unknown always beyond you…”
The 7th VH Award Open Call Expands Support for Media Artists
The biennial global platform from Hyundai Motor Group amplifies creators whose work engages with the context of Asia. 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
A Bob Ross painting of a mountain summit is being...
A Bob Ross painting of a mountain summit is being auctioned off soon . “Sale proceeds will benefit Ball State University. Ball State University owns WIPB, the PBS station where Bob Ross filmed thirty seasons of The Joy of Painting.” $50-70K estimate.
“Turn your site into a place people can bump into...
“Turn your site into a place people can bump into each other.” Cool feature where people visiting this website can chat in a virtual Town Square : “a small strip populated by stick figures…at the bottom of every page”. See you there?
In a New 223-Megapixel Image, NASA Captures 16.5 Million Stars of the Cigar Galaxy
Captured by Webb’s NIRCam across 65 hours, the enormous image features a dense galaxy 12 million light-years away. 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
True Love Will Find You in the End: Kurt Vonnegut on When to Stop Trying and When to Try Again
Climbing the Andes one windy January afternoon, watching peak after peek emerge on the horizon like giant mounds of moss, I found myself wondering about the clear line toward the top where the green ends and the reddish-brown of the barren rock begins, wondering how the trees
Kafka’s Approach to Creative Block and the Four Psychological Hindrances That Keep the Gifted from Living Up to Their Gifts
The most paradoxical thing about creative work is that it is both a way in and a way out, that it plunges you into the depths of your being and at the same time takes you out of yourself. Writing is the best instrument I have for metabolizing my experience and clarifying my own
You’ll Be More Than Amused by These 15 Photos of Theme Parks. Their Electrifying Attractions Will Have Your Heart Racing Before You Even Set Foot on a Ride
These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest remind us that amusement parks have entertained generations of thrill-seekers
Route 66 Is Turning 100 This Year. It Still Has Stories to Tell About America.
"The country’s legendary main street celebrates its centennial against the backdrop of the nation’s 250th birthday. Could there be a better time for a road trip?"
William Kentridge and Lapis Blue
Plus, why is Trump meddling in the Venice Architecture Biennale?
The violence specialists
Every society depends on violence workers, but what makes young men take a job that risks their lives and harms others? - by Raúl Zepeda Gil Read on Aeon
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
In this edition: • A pair of aces • Room for growth • Still a-maze-ing • Wheel of misfortune • The road less traveled
You don’t need a better camera
They keep getting fancier. But you would benefit from investing in better lighting instead. It’s tempting to upgrade your computer processor, your frying pan or your sneakers as well. The thing is, once the foundational tools are good enough, technique and training outperform
Rare Film of Sculptor Auguste Rodin Working at His Studio in Paris (1915)
We’ve previously featured a series of remarkable little films of French artists Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet and Edgar Degas. Here we wrap things up with just one more: a rare glimpse of the great sculptor Auguste Rodin. The footage was taken in 1915, two years before
Sad news: long-time tech journalist, blogger, and...
Sad news: long-time tech journalist, blogger, and entrepreneur Om Malik passed away yesterday aged 59 .
A Natural History of William Kentridge’s Studio
Let it be said, the studio is a safe space for stupidity. A space where impulses can be given the benefit of the doubt.
What You Can’t Miss at Upstate Art Weekend
The art extravaganza in New York’s Hudson Valley and Catskills is back with a retrospective of Betty Parsons, a tailgate-style exhibition, living sculptures, and more.
‘PLEASE’ Is Anna Mantzaris’ Unhinged Comedy About Desperately Wanting Love
"Please don't let me die alone." 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 ‘PLEASE’ Is Anna Mantzaris’ Unhinged Comedy About Desperately Wanting Love