A Psychedelic Trip Into the Human Body
Meeson Pae’s work creates safe space to contend with the phenomenon of our biological inner-workings and the opulent worlds they create.
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These “containment cages” used in Texas prison are inhumane — standing-room only...
These “containment cages” used in Texas prison are inhumane — standing-room only cages that prisoners are kept in for days at a time. “Solitary confinement itself was horrific, but these containment cages were catastrophic.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Energetic Characters Collide in Roco’s Bold, Cartoonish Jumbles
Rodrigo Oñate, a.k.a. Roco, marries the visual languages of graffiti, comics, and pop culture in his energetic paintings. 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
Thoughts on audiobooks
I’m listening more than reading these days, and I find that a good audiobook can make a real impact on the way I absorb and learn from a book. It’s a once in a century sort of shift in this medium. My new book is now available in audio. It’s not on Audible, at least […]
Oh boy, a new book from one of my favorite designers: Kelli...
Oh boy, a new book from one of my favorite designers: Kelli Anderson’s Alphabet in Motion , a pop-up book that explains how typography works. Watch the video…this book is bonkers. Instant pre-order for me. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Until about 1885, female newborns in Sweden had a similar risk of...
Until about 1885, female newborns in Sweden had a similar risk of dying as 80-year-old women . “This progress has come from improvements in hygiene, clean water and sanitation, vaccination, nutrition, neonatal healthcare, and surgery.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
From The Pudding, more than you’ve ever wanted to know about a...
From The Pudding, more than you’ve ever wanted to know about a game called Crokinole . Like: WTF is Crokinole?? (Partial A: “a mashup of shuffleboard and curling, played on a tabletop board”.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Stuffies & Lovies That Have Been Loved Too Much
Too Much Love is a project from Katja Kemnitz in which she photographs the beloved dolls & stuffed animals of young children alongside brand-new versions of the same toys. Anyone who is a parent or caregiver can relate to the destruction on display here, as well as the
Peels and Folds Soften José Manuel Castro López’s Fleshy Stone Sculptures
Delicately peeled skin and supple wrinkles appear where we'd least expect them in these 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 Peels and Folds
Ooh, a preview clip from season three of Star Trek: Strange New...
Ooh, a preview clip from season three of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . I like this crew. Season three premieres sometime in 2025 and, huzzah!, has been renewed for a 4th season. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
From Ryan Broderick’s comments on the state of text based social media,...
From Ryan Broderick’s comments on the state of text based social media , a new life goal for me: “One day you’ll be the last person writing words on the web and wonder where everyone went.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
This Savvy Librarian Was the True Force Behind New York’s Iconic Morgan Library
It fell to Belle da Costa Greene, a Black woman whose racial identity was kept secret for decades, to catalog J.P. Morgan's immense collection of books and art
Remembered Coast
A writer recollects her family history by excavating memories buried in Singapore's reclaimed land.
On Canvas and Shell, Alexis Trice Paints Ethereal Scenes Gleaming with Energy
For Alexis Trice, water is about moving energy and emotions. 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 On Canvas and Shell, Alexis Trice Paints Ethereal
Life makes mistakes
Hens try to hatch golf balls, whales get beached. Getting things wrong seems to play a fundamental role in life on Earth - by David S Oderberg Read at Aeon
The Strategy Questions
My new book (out today) contains more than 500 questions. Here are some to get you started:
Built to Last: How Ancient Roman Bridges Can Still Withstand the Weight of Modern Cars & Trucks
A foreign traveler road-tripping across Europe might well feel a wave of trepidation before driving a fully loaded modern automobile over a more than 2,000-year-old bridge. But it might also be balanced out by the understanding that such a structure has, by definition, stood
The Wisdom of Alan Watts in 4 Mind-Expanding Animations
Perhaps no single person did more to popularize Zen Buddhism in the West than Alan Watts. In a sense, Watts prepared U.S. culture for more traditionally Zen teachers like Soto priest Suzuki Roshi, whose lineage continues today, but Watts did not consider himself a Zen Buddhist.
Mass Deportations, a Culture of Denunciation, and an Altered America
Historian Timothy Snyder ( On Tyranny ), who studies forced population movements, thinks we aren’t taking the Trump/Vance deportation plans seriously enough . (I agree.) The effects will be familiar to anyone who has read anything about totalitarian regimes and/or caste-based
Carrie Mae Weems, Alex Katz, and Mark Bradford Among Recipients of National Medals of Arts
Japanese-American sculptor Ruth Asawa was awarded the honor posthumously.
The Very Real Scenario Where Trump Loses and Takes Power Anyway. 100%....
The Very Real Scenario Where Trump Loses and Takes Power Anyway. 100%. My feeling is that it’s been months since his campaign was about winning the election — they’re focused on the coup endgame.
Tompkins Square Dog Parade Falls Victim to Its Popularity
Coiffed canines and their decked-out humans took to the streets of Manhattan for a chaotic yet celebratory iteration of the beloved annual parade, which may be on its last leg.
Palestinian Artist Mahasen Al-Khatib Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza
The 32-year-old digital illustrator, who had amassed a following on social media, was among dozens of people killed at the Jabalia refugee camp.
Two Artists’ Very Different Places in Nature
The show Teresita Fernández / Robert Smithson traces the ways that the two artists’ sociopolitical positions shaped their perspectives.
Stunt City
This TV ad is from 2006 but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it before. It’s so good though…no reason a deodorant commercial has to go this hard! Tags: advertising · video 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Patricia Johanson, Who Sought to Repair Ecosystems Marred by Humans, Dies at 84
The environmental artist’s innovative oeuvre spanned Minimalism, Land Art, public gardens, and more.
ACLU Sues Colorado Town Over Cancellation of Native Artist’s Residency
Danielle SeeWalker was invited to paint a mural in Vail, but then complaints were received about her pro-Palestine activism.
For Yoshitomo Nara, Home Is Where Unease Is
The artist’s work revolves around the notion of displacement, some of it cultural, much of it the broader angst and rebellion of adolescence.