Aug 25, 2014 | Articles, News & Trending
Many people know (and adore) Tom Hanks for his Oscar-winning performances and iconic movie roles such as Forrest Gump, Chuck Noland, and Captain Miller, to name a few. Fewer know that the acclaimed actor is a huge fan of typewriters, and has been collecting them for...
Aug 19, 2014 | Articles, News & Trending
Though the Primetime Emmy Awards aren’t until next week, Sunday night’s Creative Arts Emmys was an inspiring event that celebrated many artists and masters of the small screen. Indiewire’s Liz Shannon Miller explains, “The Creative Arts Emmys are an opportunity for...
Jul 22, 2014 | Articles, News & Trending
Global graffiti culture is decidedly subversive, and a genre of art that has been notoriously under documented throughout its history. This is likely because few documentarians have been willing to risk the legal ramifications of following graffiti artists, and...
Jul 9, 2014 | Articles, News & Trending
Earlier this month, Swiss artists and twin brothers Frank and Patrik Riklin hosted what has to be the world’s largest picnic in a massive, inherently interactive art installation called Bignik. Bignik is the realization of 160,000 sprawling square feet of...
Jun 25, 2014 | Articles, News & Trending
Ah, summer. For the next few months we can all look forward to longer, warmer days, outdoor arts and cultural festivals, and many sunny afternoons spent at the beach. This summer, don’t forget to pack the newest, most acclaimed books of the season when you head out to...
Jun 23, 2014 | Articles, News & Trending
New York City’s New Museum always promises compelling exhibitions, and this summer’s lineup is no exception. One of the most critically acclaimed retrospectives taking place there right now is “Camille Henrot: The Restless Earth,” the most expansive exhibition of the...