Culture and Arts
Jake Messing’s Hyperrealistic Paintings Celebrate the Abundance of Nature — Colossal
"The world resonates with beauty and peril, balance and discord," remarks Jake Messing. "We navigate these ever-changing currents daily. I've always gravitated toward the natural world, delving into its patterns,…
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For 45 Years, Jamel Shabazz Photographed the Joyful Refuge of Prospect Park
“Street photography is not just an art form; it’s a lifestyle,” Jamel Shabazz remarks, a philosophy he has consistently demonstrated…
Paolo Puck Imagines a World Called Fliffmellington and Its Uncanny Artifacts
In the vibrant and imaginative universe of Paolo Puck, fantastical characters emerge through intricate costumes. These creations, often appearing rugged…
The Women Artists Who Found Freedom in Old Age
In 1982, the Museum of Modern Art hosted the inaugural significant retrospective celebrating the artistry of Louise Bourgeois, who was…
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…