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The Story Behind Keith Haring’s Original ‘Crack Is Wack’ Mural

Discover the story behind street artist Keith Haring's iconic "Crack Is Wack" mural in New York City.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 15, 2015

The Story Behind Keith Haring’s Original ‘Crack Is Wack’ Mural

Discover the story behind street artist Keith Haring's iconic "Crack Is Wack" mural in New York City.

By Savannah Cox • October 15, 2015

Foley Artists: Hollywood’s Unsung Heroes

Movies are as much about moving images as they are sound—which is why Foley artists are so important.

By Teresa Cantero • Sep 26, 2015

Foley Artists: Hollywood’s Unsung Heroes

Movies are as much about moving images as they are sound—which is why Foley artists are so important.

By Teresa Cantero • September 26, 2015

Russian Artist Petro Wodkins Takes On Vladimir Putin, Tells Us Why

“Play the people who play the world.” That’s the mission behind Russian artist Petro Wodkins’ recent endeavor, Sound of Power, a series of busts of global political leaders that also function as audio speakers. Wodkins debuted his latest speaker-sculpture, Russian president Vladimir Putin, on September 21st. We spoke with Wodkins...

By Savannah Cox • Sep 25, 2015

Russian Artist Petro Wodkins Takes On Vladimir Putin, Tells Us Why

“Play the people who play the world.” That’s the mission behind Russian artist Petro Wodkins’ recent endeavor, Sound of Power, a series of busts of global political leaders that also function as audio speakers. Wodkins debuted his latest speaker-sculpture, Russian president Vladimir Putin, on September 21st. We spoke with Wodkins...

By Savannah Cox • September 25, 2015

80 Textless Movie Posters That Don’t Need A Single Word

At times, simplicity can convey the most meaning. Explore the posters for your favorite movies, reimagined brilliantly without text.

By Alexander Baldwin • Sep 24, 2015

80 Textless Movie Posters That Don’t Need A Single Word

At times, simplicity can convey the most meaning. Explore the posters for your favorite movies, reimagined brilliantly without text.

By Alexander Baldwin • September 24, 2015

Vintage Vogue Covers: When Fashion Lacked Photoshop

Before fashion photography's heyday, major magazine publications like Vogue relied upon illustrations to promote sales and social norms.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 13, 2015

Vintage Vogue Covers: When Fashion Lacked Photoshop

Before fashion photography's heyday, major magazine publications like Vogue relied upon illustrations to promote sales and social norms.

By Erin Kelly • September 13, 2015

eL Seed Paints Peace Across The Arab World

How eL Seed, a celebrated French-Tunisian calligraffiti artist, is spreading peace and hope, one blank wall and one can of spray paint at a time.

By Briana Jones • Sep 1, 2015

eL Seed Paints Peace Across The Arab World

How eL Seed, a celebrated French-Tunisian calligraffiti artist, is spreading peace and hope, one blank wall and one can of spray paint at a time.

By Briana Jones • September 1, 2015

Banksy Blasts Hollywood, Disney In Latest Prank Installation, “Dismaland”

This isn’t Mickey’s park. Dismaland, street artist Banksy’s most recent and most elaborate endeavor, contains everything you’d expect to find at an ordinary theme park—a ferris wheel, fair games, rides, and colorful attractions—and yet manages to circumvent any and all semblances of happiness. Banksy’s theme park opened Saturday, August 22...

By Kiri Picone • Aug 28, 2015

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Banksy Blasts Hollywood, Disney In Latest Prank Installation, “Dismaland”

This isn’t Mickey’s park. Dismaland, street artist Banksy’s most recent and most elaborate endeavor, contains everything you’d expect to find at an ordinary theme park—a ferris wheel, fair games, rides, and colorful attractions—and yet manages to circumvent any and all semblances of happiness. Banksy’s theme park opened Saturday, August 22...

By Kiri Picone • August 28, 2015

Nick Cave’s Soundsuits: An Artist’s Take On Racial Profiling In The US

Racial profiling is sadly a recurring theme in the United States. Artist Nick Cave examines the phenomenon through art, movement, and fabric.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 26, 2015

Nick Cave’s Soundsuits: An Artist’s Take On Racial Profiling In The US

Racial profiling is sadly a recurring theme in the United States. Artist Nick Cave examines the phenomenon through art, movement, and fabric.

By Erin Kelly • July 26, 2015

Snarkitecture’s “Beach” Is Taking Over Washington D.C.

Brooklyn-based design firm Snarkitecture just installed the world's most bizarre "beach." And you can visit it.

By Kiri Picone • Jul 17, 2015

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Snarkitecture’s “Beach” Is Taking Over Washington D.C.

Brooklyn-based design firm Snarkitecture just installed the world's most bizarre "beach." And you can visit it.

By Kiri Picone • July 17, 2015

What We Love This Week, Volume CXXVIII

The First Color Photographs Of The United States On some subconscious level, most of us imagine that the world before, say, 1920 existed in black and white. And why not? That’s what the photographic record of the era would have us believe. But as far back as 1889–14 years before...

By John Kuroski • Jun 26, 2015

What We Love This Week, Volume CXXVIII

The First Color Photographs Of The United States On some subconscious level, most of us imagine that the world before, say, 1920 existed in black and white. And why not? That’s what the photographic record of the era would have us believe. But as far back as 1889–14 years before...

By John Kuroski • June 26, 2015