Russian Dissident Artist Killed in Poland — Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was reportedly shot after protesting near the Russian Embassy in Berlin.
A physicist found that octopuses have neurons in their arms that let them think independently — their limbs are basically solving problems while the brain's busy elsewhere 🧠
Brent Sikkema’s Husband Convicted — Also: Columbia University’s MFA show, a new Anni Albers biography, and Karla Knight’s cosmic codes.
NYPL Digital Collections — Maps, photos, and ephemera.
Stonewall Monument Named Among Most Endangered Sites in the US — The Manhattan site’s inclusion on the annual preservation list comes amid Trump’s increasing efforts to control the narrative surrounding LGBTQ+ history.
Who Will Fight for Artists' Rights in Congress? — Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler has led the fight to bring resale royalties to artists in the US. With his retirement, it could all go away.
Conor McGregor books July 11 return against Max Holloway — Conor McGregor will make his much-anticipated return to the Octagon on July 11 against Max Holloway in a nontitle welterweight bout at UFC 329.
Discover Europe’s digital cultural heritage — Search, save and share art, books, films and music from thousands of cultural institutions
Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono — Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with Wimbledon's all-white dress code required special inspiration.
Roda Medhat Subverts Traditional Kurdish Narratives Into Modern Tactile Experiences — Toronto-based Kurdish artist Roda Medhat pushes the boundaries of fabric into the realm of sculpture.
'It had been coming' - Oyarzabal puts Spain ahead — Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead against Austria, during their World Cup round of 32 match in Los Angeles.
Five wickets in 40 minutes - Henry humilates England on day five — Resuming on 182-5, England lose their remaining five wickets in a 40-minute period, with Matt Henry picking up all of the dismissals to finish with figures of 6-29 as New Zealand secure a 253-run victory in the…
Mushroom Observer — Mushroom Observer is a forum where amateur and professional mycologists can come together and celebrate their common passion for mushrooms by discussing and sharing photos of mushroom sightings from around the world.
The Decolonial Atlas — Maps that question the standard view.
Jamie Nares’s Enduring Romance With the Brushstroke — The New York-based painter and filmmaker speaks to Hyperallergic about finding the essence of things.
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The 4 most useful Google Pixel features that aren't enabled by default — Don't miss some of the best stuff.
10 Art Shows to See in the Bay Area This Summer — Demetri Broxton beads an ancestral path, Mildred Howard gets an overdue retrospective, 14 galleries share one space, Diedrick Brackens tends a garden, and more.
someone mapped every sample in a hip-hop classic and you can hear where each one came from, the original recording plays alongside the chopped version, it's like watching the song get built in real time 🎧
“Helter Skelter” Can’t Look America in the Eye — Richard Prince and Arthur Jafa’s exhibition at the Fondazione Prada cannot face the racial implications of its conceit.
Behind the Scenes at Pace — Employees describe the gallery’s disorienting layoffs, Brenda Goodman looks back on her six-decade practice, and artists urge Mayor Mamdani to ban AI in schools.
Marc Spiegler Got It All Wrong — In a guest essay for the New York Times, the former Art Basel global director presented a vision of a Brave New Art World that has little to do with art and those who make it.
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Surreal Figures Step from Leonora Carrington's Paintings into 'Shape of Dreams' — 'Shape of Dreams' at L'SPACE Gallery highlights Carrington's imaginative approach to sculpture and wearable art.
New Brooklyn Subway Mural Adds a Touch of Whimsy to Commuting — Ruby Onyinyechi Amanze’s mosaic “May Your Road Be Light and Fun” at Borough Hall excerpts drawings from over 10 years of the artist’s practice.
How severe is Russia’s energy shortage because of Ukrainian strikes? — Analysts say Russia's fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the priority.
Mexico City ups security, caps crowds for England after fan deaths — Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the "Angel of Independence" and at the fan festival in Mexico City's main square for Sunday's Mexico-England World Cup match.
23,000-Square-Foot Clasping Arms Celebrate Community Resilience in Minneapolis — Hundreds of Minneapolis residents turned up to Boom Island Park in a demonstration of solidarity, resilience, and togetherness.
Penske Gobbles Up Vox Media — In better news: Frankenthaler Foundation climate grants, Meow Wolf on “The Simpsons,” Schomburg Center acquisitions, and more.
Scan More than 60 Million Stars in the Most Detailed Photo of the Milky Way Ever Taken — Scientists can pinpoint exoplanets and measure their mass by monitoring tiny changes in starlight over time in a process called microlensing.
Kingston Locals Can't Stand City's “Soulless” New Signage — New site markers installed in the Hudson River Valley city last month have been decried as “bland,” “ugly,” and “sterile slop.”
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 1, 2026 — Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.
watched an artist spend 6 months painting the same room from different angles. the light changes in like 4 of them and honestly it broke my brain a little 🎨
10 Contemporary Artists Reckoning With Fatherhood — Immigrant dads, absent dads, flawed dads, fellow artist dads, adopted dads — these artworks explore all that a father figure can be.
Hundreds of Artists Ask NYC Mayor to Ban AI in Schools — Nan Goldin, Molly Crabapple, and Laurie Simmons are among the artists urging Mayor Mamdani to “protect New York City’s creative future.”
Home — Caring for William Shakespeare’s family homes in Stratford-upon-Avon, and celebrating his life & works through collections and educational programs.
What You Can’t Miss at Upstate Art Weekend — The art extravaganza in New York’s Hudson Valley and Catskills is back with a retrospective of Betty Parsons, a tailgate-style exhibition, living sculptures, and more.
America Today: Voices in Contemporary Print — On view at The Print Center through July 25, the exhibition highlights the power of print as a medium for expressing political ideals and urgent societal concerns.
Home — Home The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets.
CSHL DNA Learning Center — Animated genetics lessons.
In Guadalajara, a Ceramic Tile Mural Mimics a Sun-Drenched Ecosystem — Thousands of handmade ceramic tiles form the collaborative "Shape of Movement" by Alex Proba and Cerámica Suro.
Colossal — The science of genetics. The business of discovery.
Szilveszter Makó's Surreal Photographs Reconstruct the Boundaries of Portraiture — Szilveszter Makó's photographs highlight his distinct mise en scène, consisting of props, backdrops, and exquisite garments.
Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine — A free library of the entire web's memory.
Nicola Florimbi’s Paintings Are Unsettling and Necessary — Her depictions of individuals in settings that seem both out of time and of this moment represent one of many engaging paradoxes.
US Natural Gas Rises on Hot Forecasts as July Contract Expires — US natural gas futures increased in the final day of trading for the July contract as forecasts continued to show above-average temperatures in the first week of July. Individual transactions moved the market more…
By the Force of Flavia Rando's Presence — Once a member of the Gay Liberation Front and Radicalesbians, the pathbreaking queer artist and educator continues to stir the pot.
Divination, Mark Making, Boxing, & Drawing: "Tracey Rose" at Ruby City — Opening June 6 in San Antonio, Texas, “Tracey Rose” offers viewers an intimate look at the artist’s groundbreaking multidisciplinary practice including performance and drawings.
In Los Angeles, 70 Artists Transform a Vacant Hospital — Dubbed the 'Hospital of Emotions,' the pop-up exhibition converts 80 rooms into temporary installations based on eight themes.
Celia Paul, Edward Hopper, Saif Azzuz — Deep cuts at Pace gallery, artists threaten to sue the Venice Biennale, and the importance of reintegrating art with life
Knicks, Tribeca, Pride! — We started our series of interviews with queer and trans elders, and the Guggenheim kicks off its World Cup screenings.
Kaleidoscopic Subway Mosaics Celebrate Flatbush’s Theater History — At the Church Avenue station, Christopher Myers’s glass-tiled panels explore the rich legacy of vaudeville and Afro-Caribbean carnival culture.
Obama Center, Nayland Blake, Danielle Mckinney — The “Obamalith” is unveiled while the School of the Art Institute of Chicago wages war against its students’ imagination.
In a New Documentary, Artists Get Candid About AI — The short film from the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project is based on a survey of over 2,000 postsecondary arts graduates across the US.
Iraq security forces arrest several officials in anticorruption crackdown — Large-scale operation carried out at dawn in Green Zone and several neighbourhoods in Baghdad, security source says.
Wins by Mamdani-backed candidates deal blow to pro-Israel camp in US — Palestinian rights advocates hail 'political earthquake' in New York as progressives beat several pro-Israel candidates.
An Interactive Sculpture by Wade and Leta Celebrates the Sun-Bleached Australian Landscape — In Sydney's Circular Quay, a kinetic installation by Brooklyn-based artists Wade and Leta spins, twirls, and totters.
Why Your Shelf Looks Like a Gallery — Plus a book about an infamous art trafficker, an Anni Albers bio, and more.
Painting “Intentionally” Defaced at Museum of African American Culture — The Houston institution said Clarence Heyward's self-portrait "Man in the Garden" (2025) was deliberately vandalized by visitors.
Capturing New York Pride at the Historic Knicks Parade — We ate bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches and got to school by swiping MetroCards. We have our own language, style, and unmatched pride. We call NYC home.