The 30 Best Art Books of 2024
This expansive genre includes any title with a bearing on the multifaceted art world — from Audrey Flack’s memoir to Caitlin Cass’s Suffrage Song .
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Meteorite Hunter
Meteorite hunter Roberto Vargas tracks fireballs on the internet and then goes to see if he can find them. Usually I’m alerted that something has fallen or that people have seen a fireball through the American Meteor Society I book a flight, go to wherever it is, and then I
“Why Can’t I Speak, Germany?” Says Nan Goldin in Searing Speech
At the opening of her Neue Nationalgalerie retrospective, the artist expressed solidarity with Palestine and lambasted the German government’s support for Israel.
Fantastical Totems Emerge from Clay in Yu Maeda’s Vibrant Sculptures
Pop art iconography, nature, and ancient symbols merge in vibrant sculptures. 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 Fantastical Totems Emerge from Clay
Venice Biennale Sees Second-Highest Turnout in Its History
This year’s edition drew over half a million visitors, still fewer than its 2022 edition.
Activists Get Prison Time for Dumping Powder on Constitution Case
Although the historical document was unscathed, the two protesters were charged with “felony destruction of government property.”
Soccer reporter Rory Smith on what he’s learned coaching his son’s under-7s...
Soccer reporter Rory Smith on what he’s learned coaching his son’s under-7s soccer team . “They are not there to win. They are not there to fulfill your dreams. They are there to feel the joy of playing, to love the game…” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
I’m a Guard at the Seattle Art Museum. This Is Why We Plan to Strike.
After 27 months of union contract delays, we’ve had no choice but to take drastic measures.
Jonathan Lethem’s Alternative Life as an Artist
In a new book, the novelist and essayist writes in parallel to, rather than directly about, art.
Serenading Entwined Lineages of Black Art and Music
Organized around the five components of a song, Nikki A. Greene dissects a lineage of sonic resonance and visual aesthetics in Grime, Glitter, and Glass .
An Artist Possessed by Her Alter-Ego
In Give Me Carmelita Tropicana! performance artist Alina Troyano asks: Where does one identity start and the other end? Can they even be separated?
Every Movement In Man’s Burrito-Eating Technique Informed By Past Burrito Tragedies. “Just...
Every Movement In Man’s Burrito-Eating Technique Informed By Past Burrito Tragedies . “Just look at that grip, perfectly spaced and easy to shift on the fly.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Lake Tahoe’s Bear Boom
"The vacation hot spot has been overrun by people—whose habits are drawing fast-moving animals with sharp claws and insatiable appetites."
We Never Stop Growing
I may have shared this before, but here it is again in case it helps someone. A couple of years ago, I was telling my therapist about some crisis I was going through and she told me something that’s had a profound effect on my life ever since: “Jason, what you’re feeling is
Sebastian Foster Announces 20 Artists for Its Fall Print Set
Sebastian Foster's Fall Print Set is perfect for gifting and growing your collection. 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 Sebastian Foster Announces 20
The trailer for an animated movie called Flow, which currently has a...
The trailer for an animated movie called Flow , which currently has a rating of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. Looks gorgeous. Opens nationally in the US in early December. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection
Museum of the City of New York’s new exhibition features artists like Keith Haring, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, and Futura 2000.
SUNY New Paltz MFA: Dream Big Without Crushing Debt
Now accepting applications for the MFA in Studio Art degree. The deadline for funding decisions is January 15, 2025.
FINALLY. Threads will finally let you set the following feed as your...
FINALLY. Threads will finally let you set the following feed as your default . 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
When you’ve been seriously wronged by someone, what’s the best drink to...
When you’ve been seriously wronged by someone, what’s the best drink to throw at them? “Bloody Mary because it’ll stain clothes and get pepper in their eyes.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
The Search for the Mystery Man Who Took These Forbidden Photos of Nazi-Occupied Paris
In 2020, Stéphanie Colaux discovered an album of photos of Nazi-occupied Paris at a French flea market. “As I flipped through the pages I realized, my God, it’s all scenes of [Nazi] occupied Paris. And I knew I’d found a treasure,” she says. “And then I read the little note in
My Brain Took an Extended Vacation: Ben Zank Playfully Twists the Banal
When words can't quite sum up a feeling, Ben Zank leans into a bizarre visual language. 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 My Brain Took an Extended
The 3rd most-worn shoe by NBA players this season is Sabrina Ionescu’s...
The 3rd most-worn shoe by NBA players this season is Sabrina Ionescu’s signature shoe . “You read that right: the most worn NBA shoe created by a living athlete is a WNBA player’s signature shoe.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
A list of books read by Prairie Dawn on Sesame Street, including...
A list of books read by Prairie Dawn on Sesame Street , including The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, and The Handmaiden’s Tale (sic) by Margaret Atwood. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Really interesting piece about the economics and “premiumization” of airlines. “The front...
Really interesting piece about the economics and “premiumization” of airlines . “The front of the plane is now a haven of luxury, while coach has turned into a low-cost shakedown.” (But it’s a bit more complicated than that.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
What do you do after you accidentally kill a child?
"Every day he tries to forgive himself. He fails most days."
Secrets of the ancient astronomers
A brief, animated history of astronomy shows how a sophisticated understanding of the night sky made us who we are - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Who can claim Aristotle?
The endless battle over his legacy testifies to his great authority – and the power of his thought to make the world better - by Edith Hall Read at Aeon
Warmth and Mystery Emanate from Illustrations by Myriam Wares
Surrealist digital paintings layer themes like the natural sciences, technology, mythology, and contemporary social issues. 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