Culture and Arts
In the 2024 Ocean Art Contest, Circling Sharks and Squadrons of Rays Steal the Show — Colossal
Mobula rays are fascinating creatures often known as “devil rays,” despite lacking a stinger like their stingray relatives. These majestic marine animals gather in groups called squadrons, providing a breathtaking…
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Humans of New York Takes Over Grand Central
Brandon Stanton, the photographer renowned for the widely acclaimed Humans of New York photo series, has invested the bulk of…
Get Artsy With Your Costumes for Hyperallergic’s Halloween Party
Attention all specters, phantoms, and art aficionados — this Halloween, we're excited to partner with the Francis Kite Club in…
Six Visual Artists Win MacArthur “Genius” Grants
Six visual artists, including Matt Black, Garrett Bradley, Jeremy Frey, Tonika Lewis Johnson, Tuan Andrew Nguyen, and Gala Porras-Kim, are…
10 Contemporary Roma Artists You Should Know
This year, my friend passed by the billboard “Beyond the Horizon” (2024–25) by Roma artist MaĹ‚gorzata Mirga-Tas, part of her…
Portrait of Enslaved Man Dispels Years of FalsehoodsÂ
Attributed to C.R. Parker, "Portrait of Frederick" (c. 1840) (courtesy the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Mississippi…
The Slow, Easy Splendor of Peter Hujar’s Day
On a chilly winter Thursday in 1974, author Linda Rosenkrantz documented photographer Peter Hujar as he shared details of his…
Yen Yen Chou Embraces Change in a Whimsical Realm Brimming with Water Droplets
Infusing her work with vibrant, kaleidoscopic colors and a sense of whimsy, Yen Yen Chou creates enchanting, dreamlike visuals where…
Contemporary Photographers in Australia and New Zealand Define ‘Exposure’
A new book features the diverse work of 40 contemporary photographers, spanning genres from wildlife to landscape and portrait photography.…