Approximately 40 stone structures popped up overnight in the Humber River in the Old Mill area of Toronto and residents are mystified as to how they … [Read more...] about 40 Mystery Structures Pop Up Overnight in River Near Toronto
Art and Design
The Image They Left Behind
San Francisco artist Daniel Goldstein's work, a series called Icarian after the maker of the gym equipment it was created on, is getting some … [Read more...] about The Image They Left Behind
Legal Battle Over Warhol Self-Portait Lingers
Film-maker Joe Simon-Whelan has been made several attempts to get an Andy Warhol self-portrait authenticated by the Andy Warhol Foundation, but has … [Read more...] about Legal Battle Over Warhol Self-Portait Lingers
News: A “No” To Marriage Equality For Argentina, Black Gay Pride, Barack’s Revenge
"Breakfast" is served; art break from Downeyes's Blog. Out publicist Howard Bragman and actress Meredith Baxter … [Read more...] about News: A “No” To Marriage Equality For Argentina, Black Gay Pride, Barack’s Revenge
James Franco Solo Show Features Gay Spock and Kirk ‘Star Trek’ Art
James Franco is mounting his first solo art show, called The Dangerous Book for Boys, on June 23 at the Clocktower Gallery in NYC. What will it … [Read more...] about James Franco Solo Show Features Gay Spock and Kirk ‘Star Trek’ Art
Painting of Pope Officiating Gay Marriage to Go on Display
'You May Now Kiss the Groom', a painting by Irish artist Kevin Sharkey which depicts Pope Benedict officiating the marriage of two gay men, is … [Read more...] about Painting of Pope Officiating Gay Marriage to Go on Display
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #676
THE TEA PARTY: Alabama congressional candidate Rick Barber shows us what it's all about. PLAYBIENNIAL: The Guggenheim wants your … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #676
Sculptor Louise Bourgeois Dies at 98
Sculptor Louise Bourgeois has died at 98. Above, an iconic portrait of her by Robert Mapplethorpe: "Ms. Bourgeois’s sculptures in wood, steel, … [Read more...] about Sculptor Louise Bourgeois Dies at 98
Tom Ford’s Warhol Self-Portrait Sells for $32.6 Million at Auction
Tom Ford put up a 1986 purple Andy Warhol self-portrait for auction at a sale at Sotheby's on Wednesday night. It went for well over the … [Read more...] about Tom Ford’s Warhol Self-Portrait Sells for $32.6 Million at Auction
Watch: Last Address
In Last Address, Ira Sachs' quiet, elegiac film, the last addresses of a group of NYC artists who died of AIDS-related causes are captured for … [Read more...] about Watch: Last Address