Culture and Arts
Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders’ Hand-Tufted Textiles — Colossal
Simone Elizabeth Saunders is an artist who delves deep into the exploration of Black identity through her vibrant and powerful hand-tufted textiles. Her pieces are adorned with intricate patterns and…
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African Mythology and Ancestry Merge in Zak OvĂ©’s Exuberant Sculptures — Colossal
Zak OvĂ© is a British-Trinidadian artist whose work delves into themes of interstellar travel and cultural convergences, exploring African ancestry,…
Scientists Recreate Ancient Egypt’s Prized Blue Pigment
In ancient times, long before the likes of Yves Klein, Joni Mitchell, Pablo Picasso, or Miles Davis, the color blue…
An LA Show Breathes New Life Into Fire-Damaged ArtÂ
The city of Los Angeles has been facing a different kind of crisis lately, one that is not caused by…
Alice Austen’s Pioneering Lesbian GazeÂ
Photographer Alice Austen, known for her iconic images captured in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, lived in Clear…
The Queer History of Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain
The article is part of Hyperallergic’s 2025 Pride Month series, shedding light on key moments from New York’s LGBTQ+ art…
11 Juneteenth Events Around New York CityÂ
Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States, is just around the corner. As the…
30 NYC Monuments of Black Americans You Should Know
Martin Luther King Jr., and Jackie Robinson, marked a shift toward the representation of specific Black historical figures in public…
For Glenn Ligon, Language Is Material
The Brant Foundation’s Glenn Ligon exhibition offers a concise yet impactful overview of the artist's work, showcasing eight pieces from…