Art & Culture
271 articles
The Bovine Absurdity of Gary Larson: Why Cows Defined The Far Side
From the surreal to the disturbing, Gary Larson turned the humble cow into a cultural icon of the absurd.
Boston's Back Bay Welcomes a Herd of 100 Sculpted Elephants
A massive, life-sized installation of 100 elephants made from invasive plants has arrived on Commonwealth Avenue Mall.
Beyond the Sinkhole: Hannah Richell’s Unflinching Map of Sudden Loss
A novelist's raw account of losing her husband to a surfing accident offers a brutal but necessary look at the physical ...
Beyond the Atlas Crane: Toronto’s $25 Million Bet on Art and Ecology
A new cultural landmark in Biidaasige Park blends contemporary art with the ecological rebirth of the Don River.
Why Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes Hits Harder After 30
The comic strip's transition from a child's fantasy to an adult's survival guide through the lenses of nostalgia and res...
Alabama’s River Region Prepares for a High-Energy Weekend of Art and Music
From film festivals to LEGO exhibitions, the River Region is hosting a diverse array of community events this weekend.
Beyond the Masterpieces: The Hidden Side of Art History's Giants
From Van Gogh's satirical skulls to Kahlo's critique of New York, these overlooked works reveal the experimental souls o...
The Architecture of Despair: Why Literature's Bleakest Endings Endure
From the infinite libraries of hell to the regression of Charlie Gordon, some authors find truth in total devastation ra...
Beyond the Wooden Horse: The Moral Rift in Nolan’s Odyssey
Scholar Emily Wilson challenges Christopher Nolan's cinematic interpretation, arguing his epic prioritizes spectacle ove...
The Longest Game of Musical Patience: Halberstadt's 639-Year Symphony
A rare chord change in a German church marks a tiny step in a composition that won't end until the 27th century.
The Longest Note: Germany's 639-Year Concert Hits a Rare Milestone
A rare chord change at the Burchardi Church marks the latest step in John Cage's 'As Slow As Possible' performance.
The Ring Cycle's Digital Discord: AI Projections Fail at Bayreuth
A bold experiment with artificial intelligence at the prestigious Bayreuth Festival ended in boos as audiences rejected ...
Cosmic Humility: How Gary Larson Turned the Moon Landings into a Punchline
From Lovecraftian aliens to marital spats in zero-G, The Far Side redefined the Space Age through a lens of absolute abs...
Steel, Silicon, and Surrealism: San Diego's ArtWalk Liberty Station 2026
Local creators push the boundaries of medium and patience, from 5,000-bolt sculptures to computer-board cities.
Beyond the Hook: The Spiritual and Scientific Layers of Mingei's New Exhibition
From origami physics to Indigenous philosophies, the Mingei International Museum explores the complex bond between human...
SFMOMA's New Era: From Indigenous Ceramics to the Fisher Legacy
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is debuting major new exhibitions, including a reimagined Fisher collection and d...
Beyond the Blade: The Moral Weight of Middle Earth’s Greatest Warriors
While Aragorn and Boromir define the battlefield, Tolkien’s true genius lies in the tension between physical prowess and...
A New Vision for the 9th & 9th Whale: Jiyoun Lee-Lodge's Surrealist Shift
Salt Lake City's iconic 23-foot whale sculpture is trading its sunset hues for a surrealist tribute to the Great Salt La...
Music Meets the Mitre: Smith’s 40-Minute Audience with Pope Leo
A Chicago-born music legend and the Vatican's culture ministry bridge the gap between secular art and the Apostolic Pala...
Beyond the Saddle: How Neo-Westerns Redefine the American Frontier
From the surreal worlds of Stephen King to the bleak plains of John Williams, the Western novel is evolving far beyond s...
More Than Just Beads: The Artisanal Soul of the 2026 Pasadena Design Show
From Nigerian ceremonial jewelry to Northern Lights-inspired gems, the Pasadena Convention Center became a hub for thera...
Punk Icon Meets Pontiff: Inside Patti Smith’s Vatican Dialogue
A 40-minute meeting between Patti Smith and Pope Leo XIV signals a deepening cultural bond between rock royalty and the ...
Manure, Money, and Metchosin: The $1,800 Trump Portrait
Artist Wendy Chartrand turns horse waste into high art, sparking a debate on political tensions at the Sooke Fine Arts S...
The Anatomy of a 'Perfect' Page-Turner: Decoding Modern Genre Excellence
From alien faxes to NHL rivalries, a recent curation explores the emotional triggers and tropes that define literary per...
The 20-Minute Cycle of Human Emotion: Alfredo Jaar’s Lausanne Exhibition
Twenty photojournalists confront the duality of existence in a new immersive show in Switzerland.
More Than Paint: The Logan Heights Mural Honoring San Diego’s Black Musical Legacy
A new community mural at the Clementine McDuff Elks Lodge is transforming a Logan Heights landmark into a visual archive...
From Gallery Walls to Thrift Store Shelves: The Penticton Art Stewardship Crisis
Donated works by notable artists have surfaced at a local Value Village, sparking outrage and questions about how the Pe...
Cinematic Magic Meets the San Diego Waterfront: A Tribute to John Williams
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra brings the legendary sounds of Star Wars and Indiana Jones to life at The Rady Shell.
Decoy Dresses and Hidden Overskirts: The Secret Safeguards of Princess Diana’s Wedding Gown
Designer Elizabeth Emanuel reveals the high-stakes contingency plans used to protect the 1981 royal ensemble from press ...
The Architecture of an Icon: Deconstructing Princess Diana's 1981 Bridal Look
From a 25-foot train to the Lover's Knot Tiara, the fashion choices of Lady Diana Spencer redefined royal bridal standar...