Culture and Arts
How Workers in Ancient Egypt and Rome Organized Strikes
Labor organizing in the ancient world is a practice that dates back centuries, as seen in the earliest recorded strike in 1157 BCE in the Ancient Egyptian artisan’s village of…
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This Wood-Fiber Dress Was Made from a 17th-Century Shipwreck — Colossal
Innovative designs in sustainable fashion are increasingly utilizing unconventional materials. Among these, creations include gowns crafted from grass roots, sequins…
The Art Market Post-Pollock
The recent auction of a Pollock piece has captured widespread attention, being both significant and somewhat misleading. The artwork fetched…
In Minor Keys, Khaled Sabsabi, Louvre Heist Film
Khaled Sabsabi's name might initially bring thoughts of controversy; last year, he was removed as the artist for the Australian…
Roda Medhat Subverts Traditional Kurdish Narratives Into Modern Tactile Experiences — Colossal
Kurdish artist Roda Medhat, based in Toronto, is redefining the use of fabric by transforming it into sculptures. His work…
Martha Cooper Captures How Urban Youth Made New York
Art Review Her photographs capture the city's vibrant physicality: dancing on boxes, spray-painting subway cars. Martha Cooper, "Sean after painting…
Matte Marble Dust Glimmers Across Marin Majic’s Enigmatic Scenes — Colossal
Marin Majic, a Brooklyn-based artist, employs a unique blend of colored pencil and marble dust to create a substance akin…
“In Minor Keys” Is the Biennale’s Crown Jewel
Daily Newsletter Also, Aruna d’Souza interviews Australian Pavilion artist Khaled Sabsabi. Amidst the backdrop of protest chants and an impending…
‘BlowUp Jubilee’ Celebrates Inflatable Public Art in the Center of The Hague — Colossal
The Dutch city of The Hague, renowned for hosting the United Nations' judicial arm, offers much more than global peace…