Culture and Arts
A New Documentary Traces How a Faith Ringgold Mural at Rikers Island Helped Women Break Free — Colossal
Faith Ringgold was a trailblazing artist who received her first public art commission in 1971. The commission came from New York City, offering Ringgold a $3,000 grant to paint a…
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Member Tour of the Gochman Family Collection
Hyperallergic Celebrates the Holiday Season with Exclusive Member Event at the Gochman Family Collection As the holiday season approaches, Hyperallergic…
Idiosyncratic Ceramic Sculptures by Janny Baek Evoke Nature and Desire — Colossal
Artist Janny Baek's ceramic sculptures are like life forms undergoing a beautiful and strange transformation. Fusing vibrant colors, eclectic patterns,…
Chicano Art Patron Cheech Marin Gets Life-Sized Bronze Statue
A life-sized statue commemorating actor and Chicano art enthusiast Cheech Marin was revealed on Tuesday, November 19, in front of…
Through Monumental Installations of Soap and Stones, Jesse Krimes Interrogates the Prison System — Colossal
Jesse Krimes, an artist who found himself in solitary confinement while awaiting trial for a drug charge in 2009, discovered…
That Viral Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall? It Just Sold for $6.2 Million
Artist Maurizio Cattelan’s iconic duct-taped banana, known as "Comedian", recently made headlines after selling for a staggering $6.2 million at…
The Banana That Made Me Sick to My Stomach
Last night, Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” Sold for $6.2 Million: A Symbol of Excess and Immorality Last night, on November 20,…
Airbnb Plans to Host an Immersive ‘Gladiator’ Experience in the Colosseum, and Politicians in Rome Are Furious
Airbnb's Controversial Gladiatorial Experience at the Colosseum In a bold move that has sparked outrage among Italian politicians and cultural…
From Single Balls of Clay, Paul S. Briggs ‘Hand-Turns’ Leafy Vessels — Colossal
Paul S. Briggs is an artist whose work is characterized by curling leaves and pinched patterns that adorn his bold…