The cover for this week's issue by artist Bob Staake. Writes Staake: “I am honored to be doing this cover. It’s a celebratory moment for our … [Read more...] about The New Yorker Celebrates Obama’s Gay Marriage Endorsement
Art and Design
Swedish Minister of Culture Called on to Resign Over Interaction with Artist’s Cake: VIDEO
An art installation by Makode Linde meant to draw attention to the issue of female genital mutilation in Africa is making headlines in Sweden:The … [Read more...] about Swedish Minister of Culture Called on to Resign Over Interaction with Artist’s Cake: VIDEO
Massive Jeff Koons Dangling Locomotive Sculpture Proposed for NYC’s High Line Park
A train may soon return to the High Line, the abandoned elevated train track which is now NYC's most popular new park, the NYT reports: The … [Read more...] about Massive Jeff Koons Dangling Locomotive Sculpture Proposed for NYC’s High Line Park
Facebook Removes Gay Kiss Photo, Ironically an Advertisement for a Cultural Project Against Homophobia
An image of two men kissing by well-known Spanish photographer Juan Hidalgo, utilized by Madrid-based Visible Culture group for its 'Gay Art Looks … [Read more...] about Facebook Removes Gay Kiss Photo, Ironically an Advertisement for a Cultural Project Against Homophobia
Keep Calm and Carry On, The Story: VIDEO
A brilliant mini-documentary on the famous 'Keep Calm and Carry On' World War II poster, which has become one of the most iconic images of the … [Read more...] about Keep Calm and Carry On, The Story: VIDEO
Ralph McQuarrie, Who Shaped the Visual Universe of Star Wars, Dies
Ralph McQuarrie, he man who visualized much of the Star Wars universe, died on March 3 in Berkeley, California: Through two artist friends, Mr. … [Read more...] about Ralph McQuarrie, Who Shaped the Visual Universe of Star Wars, Dies
Snowboarding with Light: VIDEO
Fashion photographer and filmmaker Jacob Sutton shot Artec pro snowboarder William Hughes on the slopes of Tignes in the Rhône-Alpes region of … [Read more...] about Snowboarding with Light: VIDEO
Madonna Releases Cover Art for ‘MDNA’, Talks with Jay Leno: VIDEO
(via Facebook)Madonna released the cover art for her upcoming album MDNA last night on Facebook. She also appeared on The Tonight Show to talk about … [Read more...] about Madonna Releases Cover Art for ‘MDNA’, Talks with Jay Leno: VIDEO
Developers Reject Winning Design for NYC AIDS Memorial Park, Decide to Go With Their Own
Rudin Management, the owner of the park in NYC's West Village at the center of a design competition for an AIDS Memorial, rejected the … [Read more...] about Developers Reject Winning Design for NYC AIDS Memorial Park, Decide to Go With Their Own
Randy Roberts Potts’ Deeply (and Intentionally) Boring Gay Agenda: VIDEO
Beef stew, jigsaw puzzles, vacuuming, and sofa cuddling are among the things that make up The Gay Agenda, a performance art piece from Randy Roberts … [Read more...] about Randy Roberts Potts’ Deeply (and Intentionally) Boring Gay Agenda: VIDEO