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Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 days ago

Xinyu Hou: Holding Ground! Designing for the Lived Body - KALTBLUT Magazine

Xinyu Hou integrates lived experiences into fashion, redefining its relationship with psychology and physical wellbeing.
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 days ago

Xinyu Hou: Holding Ground! Designing for the Lived Body - KALTBLUT Magazine

Xinyu Hou integrates lived experiences into fashion, redefining its relationship with psychology and physical wellbeing.
fromQueerty
16 hours ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
History
fromColossal
17 hours ago

LR Vandy's Rope Sculptures Disentangle Histories of Colonialism and Transportation

Maritime history, trade, and colonialism are explored through art, emphasizing the role of slavery in shaping civilizations.
Music
fromQueerty
15 hours ago

Madonna's latest reinvention is literally serving c*nt & it's causing a gay panic - Queerty

Madonna is set to release her 15th studio album, Confessions II, in 2026, signaling a new era in pop music.
Film
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A New Horror Movie Depicts Realistic Snuff. That's Not the Most Disturbing Thing About It

The reboot of Faces of Death reflects modern society's exposure to real violence through social media and its impact on viewers.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

They accomplished so much, even as they were dying': the groundbreaking gay art of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek

The Wonderful World That Almost Was chronicles the lives and friendship of artists Peter Hujar and Paul Thek, highlighting their contributions before and during the AIDS crisis.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 day ago

Doing Philosophy in a Borrowed Tongue

Experiencing a second language can create a profound sense of self-difference and challenges in communication for international students.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of Dangerous' Comedy

Mr. Cross, 62, is not afraid to go off-color. The special includes jokes about slavery, an extracurricular offering at a Chinese massage place and a culinary fantasy about what God does with miscarriages.
DC food
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago and we were ignored | Laurie Penny

Misogyny has been treated as a non-issue for years, despite its serious implications and the rise of online harassment.
Podcast
fromWIRED
2 days ago

'The Audacity' Is the Broligarchy Takedown You Were Waiting For

Duncan Park embodies the toxic mindset of Silicon Valley's elite, showcasing the absurdity and moral bankruptcy of the tech industry's culture.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Too hot to handle? Why it's time for straight male authors to rediscover sex

Straight male writers often avoid writing about sex, fearing it may seem exploitative or gratuitous, unlike their female counterparts.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
NYC music
fromVulture
2 days ago

C'est Absurde, In the Best Possible Way: Titanique

Broadway's current season celebrates queer culture through vibrant productions like Titanique and Rocky Horror Show, showcasing defiance and joy amidst challenges.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
Independent films
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Soderbergh Says He's "Obligated" To Use AI On John Lennon Doc

Steven Soderbergh plans to incorporate AI in future projects, including a documentary about John Lennon's final interview.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The sheila is returning to Australian culture, riding on a new wave of bogan feminism' | Maria Lewis

The request is made in her signature Aussie drawl, something that musicians attempting to break into the international market would attempt to disguise in decades previous. Yet for the Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman, everything from her peroxide mullet to proudly bogan background has become an important hallmark.
London music
#art
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
#surrealism
Film
fromThe Bold Italic
1 day ago

Tosca Musk made a movie about sex in San Francisco. It's exactly as weird as it sounds.

Wallbanger is a low-budget romantic film directed by Tosca Musk, available on the niche streaming service Passionflix.
fromVulture
2 days ago

'He Was Genius About Sex'

Peter Hujar's first encounter with love at 16 involved an older man who he felt an immediate attraction to, marking the beginning of his exploration into relationships.
Photography
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Your article about AI doesn't need AI art

The New Yorker uses AI-generated art, raising questions about artistic integrity and the role of human creativity in the process.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.
Berlin music
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Isa Genzken Finds Chaos in Order

Isa Genzken's art creates environments that challenge viewers, exploring themes of chaos, politics, and the complexities of human experience.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on dystopias for our times: the American nightmare | Editorial

Dystopian fiction reflects current societal issues, as seen in adaptations of Atwood's works and films like One Battle After Another.
Writing
fromJezebel
5 days ago

The Culture Men Protect With Their Silence

A girl was raped in a hotel while men watched, leading to her trauma and self-doubt, with no charges filed against the perpetrators.
Arts
fromAesthetica Magazine
11 hours ago

Aesthetica Magazine - The Endurance of Brutalism

Brutal Scotland exhibition explores post-war modernism, emphasizing how architecture reflects cultural identity and the interplay of decay and resilience.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The manosphere is dead and no one cares about Andrew Tate any more': the poet taking on toxic masculinity

Sam Browne uses performance poetry to address mental health and masculinity, aiming to change perceptions and support men in their struggles.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
1 week ago
Film

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Anti-trans "MAGA warrior" congressmembers' drag photos unearthed - LGBTQ Nation

Two anti-trans Congress members, Mike Collins and Buddy Carter, have past photos in drag from their high school yearbooks.
Film
fromQueerty
1 week ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Video: Fcukers Cares About Not Caring

Fcukers' single 'If You Wanna Party, Come Over to My House' embodies a carefree, nonchalant attitude in a neo-electroclash style.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Luca Guadagnino defends Timothee Chalamet over opera and ballet remarks: How can one comment become a planetary polemic?'

Luca Guadagnino stated that the reaction to Timothee Chalamet's comments was disproportionate, expressing confusion over how one comment could become a planetary polemic. He emphasized the importance of nurturing all forms of imagination and uniting the arts.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.
Podcast
fromArtforum
1 week ago

Schlock Jock: Joshua Citarella at the Whitney Biennial

Doomscroll podcast's live tapings at the Whitney reflect changing museum priorities and the evolving relationship between art and digital discourse.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror review roundup

Marc Winters investigates a cult's past while facing existential threats in a climate-changed Britain.
Writing
fromFuturism
5 days ago

We Talked to a Writer Accused of Publishing An AI-Generated Essay in The New York Times

AI was involved in the conceptualization and editing of a personal essay published in the New York Times.
Television
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

If I didn't have dwarfism, I'd probably be quite normcore': Midgitte Bardot on sex, drag and street harassment

Tamm Reynolds, a non-binary trans drag queen with dwarfism, is a unique performance artist known for their bold and provocative acts.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Ai Weiwei on Censorship

Trump's latest memes depict him as a Roman warrior and son of god, which has upset his Catholic supporters. Emma Cieslik points out the misrepresentation of religious wounds.
Arts
Film
fromQueerty
5 days ago

The wild world of virtual sex work: 6 essential queer cam stories - Queerty

Camming has become a significant form of sex work, especially among queer individuals seeking creative freedom or economic necessity.
Arts
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Painting With Blood: Who Does It and Who Collects It

Blood is used as a medium in contemporary art, challenging traditional boundaries of artistic practice.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

"The Drama" Is One Long Troll

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in a film that explores the fallout of a shocking revelation, sparking significant discourse.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Ai Weiwei and the Art of Keeping Your Mouth Shut

Censorship strips innocence from the young and kindness from the elderly. It discourages people from valuing justice, fostering selfishness instead.
Arts
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How Long Can You Live Your Ideals?

Pat Calhoun chooses parenthood over radicalism, paralleling Elsa Haddish's struggle between her militant past and raising her daughter safely.
Film
fromEsquire
6 days ago

I Hope 'The Studio' Will Roast One of Cinema's Worst Performative Rituals

Long standing ovations at film festivals are criticized as empty gestures that create artificial buzz without genuine appreciation.
fromHyperallergic
14 hours ago

Mexican Artist Alleges Plagiarism of Femicide Project

Chauvet developed 'Zapatos Rojos,' which takes the form of dozens or hundreds of pairs of red shoes publicly displayed in site-specific formations. Each pair of shoes connotes the absence of a femicide victim, or a disappeared woman or girl.
Arts
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Steve DiBenedetto's Cosmic Sense of the Absurd

Steve DiBenedetto's paintings serve as a functional structure to help viewers navigate collective trauma.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

What Is a "Post-Duchamp" Art World?

Duchamp's work reflects a continuous dialogue between past and future, showcasing his genius in anticipating museum logic.
fromArtnet News
5 days ago

The Philosopher Who Predicted Our Post-Literate Art Moment | Artnet News

Flusser believed that the transformation brought about by new media would reshape the world, leading to a consciousness defined by images rather than the written word.
Arts
#marcel-duchamp
Film
fromThred Website
3 weeks ago

Were we wrong about Marty Supreme?

Marty Supreme's marketing strategy backfired, leading to a significant decline in public favor and zero awards at major ceremonies.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

The Paradoxical Delights of South America's Biggest Art Fair

SP-Arte 22nd edition showcases a blend of global and regional art, emphasizing Brazil's role in transcontinental artistic connections.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Required Reading

Compton's art center aims to support formerly incarcerated artists and promote rehabilitation through creative expression.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Saad Khan Archives the Detritus of Censored Culture

Khajistan is an archive preserving censored media from South Asia to the Maghreb, founded by Saad Khan in 2019.
Philosophy
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Letter from the Editor: Abjection | Berlin Art Link

Abjection describes visceral reactions to undefined things like bodily waste that threaten our stable sense of self and expose our mortality.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Josh Kline Misses the Mark

Artists face an affordability crisis in New York City, and solutions require action rather than relocation.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

In "Discipline," Larissa Pham Explores Predatory Art-World Mentorship

Discipline explores the impact of teacher-student relationships through the lens of autofiction, focusing on trauma and the creative process.
Arts
from48 hills
6 days ago

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay - 48 hills

The Bay Area performing arts scene offers bright spots amidst current challenges, highlighting productions that promote inclusivity and cultural awareness.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Man Explains Why He Shredded Up an AI-Generated Art Exhibit With His Bare Teeth

As theschool's student newspaper The Sun Star reported, undergraduate student Graham Granger was arrested for criminal mischief after masticating at least 57 of the 160 images that had been carefully arranged by fine arts student Nick Dwyer. The incident was an eyebrow-raising illustration of the collective exhaustion with being surrounded by the outputs of generative AI, a fierce debate that has gripped the art world.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

All the world's enraged: a new era of resistance theater' is rising as Trump attacks the arts

On a cool winter night in Los Angeles, dozens gathered to protest the Trump administration's attacks on the arts and the recent federal immigration raids in southern California. But these protestors didn't carry signs or chant in front of a government building they recited poems such as Antifa Tea Party and Love in Times of Fascism. They performed anti-fascist improv to a small but lively crowd at The Glendale Room, a library-themed theater, as part of the monthly show Unquiet: A Night of Creative Resistance.
US politics
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

Sinners, Maurizio Cattelan Is Taking Confession | Artnet News

Maurizio Cattelan offers a confessional hotline for sinners, culminating in a livestreamed absolution event tied to the release of a miniature sculpture.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Most American Form of Theater

Kramer/Fauci juxtaposes verbatim 1993 C-SPAN debate with surreal theatrical intrusions to contrast earnest civic argument and contemporary spectacle.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

It Was the Penis That Shook the World. We Talked to the Magicians Behind It.

"We Need to Talk About the Massively Hung Zombie," read a headline in Vulture.
Film
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Please, No More Disaffected White Girls

Anika Jade Levy's 'Flat Earth' presents a shallow protagonist and detached narrative style that prioritizes surface-level weirdness over genuine character development or emotional depth.
Arts
fromwww.jezebel.com
1 month ago

There's Not Enough Women Beheading Men in Art Anymore

Renaissance art frequently depicted women beheading men in biblical scenes, particularly Judith and Holofernes and Salome with John the Baptist's head, representing a powerful artistic tradition largely absent from contemporary art.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

A Surprisingly Enjoyable Show About Critical Theory

Echo Delay Reverb examines French critical theory's influence on American art, highlighting Francophone thinkers and artworks addressing labor, incarceration, materiality, and formal contrasts.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

How Liminalism Became the Defining Aesthetic of Our Time

Crowd-curated liminal photography captures eerie, nostalgic unease in abandoned commercial spaces, reflecting a collective artistic response to late-capitalist decline.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Does It Have to Mean Something to Be Great?

Joanne Greenbaum combines diverse media and mark-making to create cohesive paintings where individual elements retain distinctiveness, blending stillness with accelerating movement.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

We Must Do More Than Simply Depict Our Lives

The Bronx Museum biennial spotlights representational works that center urban youth and marginalized identities, challenging mainstream narratives through sincere, everyday portrayals.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

The Political Power of Glitter

Last summer, I did face painting at a block party in my Brooklyn neighborhood. In the sweltering August humidity, I rendered pink butterflies and Spiderman webs on tiny, sticky faces; unsurprisingly, my designs didn't last very long in the bouncy castle. Except for the glitter. For weeks, I found it in my hair, on my cats, in my sink, and in random corners of the house, migrating to and fro like dandelion fuzz.
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