Arvida Byström's artwork explores womanhood in the context of the internet, challenging societal norms.
Her latest project involves creating pornographic self-portraits using an ethically questionable AI tool and selling them as real on a subscription site. [ more ]
Dance is in the Knowles genes.Look at Beyoncé, paying tribute to disco and house music in all their wonderful permutations on her recent album Renaissance.
June 27- the last day of classes for New York City Public Schools- is only one week away, signaling for students the beginning of summer and also, unfortunately, learning loss.
Artist Will Lie On Tower Bridge's Glass Walkway All Day This Saturday
Anahita Harding will lie on Tower Bridge's glass walkway as part of her performance art titled Peaceful Journeys.
The performance is a commentary on the challenges faced by people with disabilities in London, inspired by the artist's own experiences as a wheelchair user. [ more ]
London Gallery Weekend 2023: The events taking place and how to attend
L ondon Gallery Weekend is getting ready to kick off with more than 150 of London's leading contemporary galleries coming together for the special occasion.The event celebrates all the culture and creativity that blossoms in London and is the largest event of its kind in the world.Art lovers can expect special exhibitions, late-night openings, family workshops, and more.
A Lamp With a Story, Keeping Count, Marina Abramovic + More
Last Order is a cordless lamp with a design inspired by a light created for the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City.
Marina Abramović's retrospective tome offers a comprehensive look into her life and work through candid interviews and never-before-seen images. [ more ]
Pope.L, Provocative Performance Artist, Dies at 68
Pope.L, a prominent conceptual and performance artist known for exploring themes of race and class, has passed away at the age of 68.
His work often centered around the experiences of Black Americans and the working class, using shocking and intense performances to provoke thought. [ more ]
Stuff to do: Subsidized Internet and a summer cultural feast in the Mission
A city program launched in May allows more than 124,000 San Francisco households to enjoy free or low-cost internet services subsidized by the federal government.Yet merely 26 percent of eligible households are taking advantage of the benefits.For those interested in a $30 monthly discount on their Internet bill, go to GetACP.org to check your eligibility.
Gone hog wild! Brooklynites baffled by posters looking for lost pet pig * Brooklyn Paper
Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles/Pexels Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Never a boaring day!Brooklynites were left baffled by flyers plastered around Prospect Park claiming a lost pet pig had run away from its owner and was wandering the borough.
The Savannah Bananas, the wacky ensemble that turned baseball into performance art, have embarked on a world tour.Turns out the Bananas have something in common with Taylor Swift: Good luck getting a ticket to see either one play this summer.The Bananas play in 33 cities this summer, from Las Vegas to Cooperstown, N.Y.
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London Gallery Weekend announces performance commissions
London Gallery Weekend has announced the artists who will take part in this year's programme of performance art.The new commissions will be shown for free in three locations around the city: Friday 2 June in Piccadilly, central London, Saturday 3 June in Peckham, south London, and Sunday 4 June in Hoxton, east London.
Varadkar accuses opposition of performative anger' over evictions
The Taoiseach has accused opposition TDs of political theatre and performative anger as the Dail prepares for a confidence vote.The Labour Party tabled a motion of no confidence in the Government over the ending of the evictions ban this week.After a Government amendment, the Dail will vote on a motion that reaffirms its confidence in the Government instead.
A Texas university president canceled a student drag show, calling it divisive' and misogynistic. First Amendment advocates disagree
A student drag show aimed at raising money for the LGBTQ community was canceled Monday by West Texas A&M University's president, who called such shows derisive, divisive and demoralizing misogyny, drawing backlash from students and free speech advocates.In an email to the school community, university President Walter V. Wendler said drag shows discriminate against womanhood, compared them to blackface and said there was no such thing as a harmless drag show.
I've seen on two separate occasions, at two different properties, 3 three blower operators blowing their leaf wads all at the same time.It was cracking hilarious and ridiculous.The three dudes were waving that wand frantically at their leaves, while all in a circle corralling the leaves in a pile.I guess that was pretty talented in a way.
10 Most Beautiful And Best Libraries In NYC To Spend A Day At
Believe it or not, NYC's libraries are some of the most prestigious around the country (and world for that matter).Whether you're looking for somewhere to curl up with your new book, or want somewhere lesser known to admire architecture, there's plenty of places to do it!From the famous New York Public Library in Midtown to lesser known (but equally beautiful) spots, you're sure to be in awe when you see the detailing and book collections these places have to offer.
Eight key collaborations and projects by contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama
Following Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's latest collaboration with fashion brand Louis Vuitton, we have collected eight projects and collaborations featuring her trademark colourful polka dots.At almost 94 years old, Kusama is widely considered to be one of the world's most successful living artists, with a portfolio ranging from installations, sculptures and performance art to fashion, painting and video.
Activist who removed Banksy mural from Kyiv suburb could face prison, police say.
An activist who removed a mural painted by the reclusive British street artist Banksy from a war-ravaged building in a Kyiv suburb could face up to a dozen years in prison for theft, the Ukrainian authorities said in a statement released on Facebook.The mural, showing a woman in a bathrobe wearing a gas mask and holding a fire extinguisher, garnered widespread attention when it appeared in the Kyiv suburb of Hostomel in November.
Jimmy DeSana, Downtown Pioneer and Provocateur, Goes Mainstream
A list of things Jimmy DeSana photographed shoes, sofas, legs and butts misses his true subject, which was a sensibility.He regarded the body as a playground, gender as an ongoing invention, and domestic interiors as surreal constructions.He had a queer take on life.A familiar presence on the downtown New York scene, DeSana has been largely overlooked since his death in 1990, at 40, of AIDS-related illnesses.
Current mayor Steve Adler has reached his term limit and cannot run for re-election.AUSTIN, Texas - It may not feel like it, but the November election is right around the corner.
Banksy's works near Kyiv have inspired Ukraine. But did one activist go too far?
Another stenciled painting, of a child defeating a Vladimir Putin-like character in a judo match, in Borodianka.Credit...Brendan Hoffman for The New York Times Another mural by Banksy, depicting a man in a bathtub, in Horenka, on the outskirts of Kyiv.Credit...Oleg Petrasyuk/EPA, via Shutterstock KYIV, Ukraine Many Ukrainians saw messages of defiance and resilience in the seven artworks painted last month by Banksy, the British street artist, on war-ravaged buildings in and around Kyiv.
Celeste Ng makes the case for art as a weapon against oppression in her new novel
Celeste Ng's Our Missing Hearts is not exactly dystopian or alternate history, as many events described in her latest novel have in fact happened, or are thinly disguised versions of real-life tragedies.
Ukraine won back territory and support, but Russia will test the west's resolve again | Keir Giles
very human being liberated from Russia's savage occupation represents a victory for Ukraine.But the continuing liberation of occupied territories is vitally important outside Ukraine too.
Spider Webb, Tattoo Artist With a Defiant Streak, Dies at 78
Part of a generation that brought serious art credentials to tattooing, he campaigned to overturn a ban in New York and helped the form gain acceptance.
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival | News | London on the Inside
London's leading free festival of outdoor theatre and performance art, Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, is back for 2022 and has just announced this year's highlights.