When Tuna Met Snoopy
Something strange happened when I watched “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with my cat Tuna.
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The Creative Power of Mischief
“As a collection that’s interested in accessibility and letters, we look at one of the most democratic versions of letters that exists,” said Letterform’s Kate Long Stellar.
Chinese Dissidents Keep the Blank Paper Revolution Alive Through Art
A series of traveling art shows commemorates the anniversary of the protests against China’s authoritarian regime.
Battery Park City Authority Presents Pioneers of Public Art, New York in the 1980s and 1990s
This free event includes a panel with artists Mary Miss, Ned Smyth, and R.M. Fischer following the premiere of documentary shorts on their work. January 10, 2024, at 6:30pm.
Pre-Raphaelite Artist Cited Diarrhea As Excuse for Painting Delay
We’ve all been there.
The Unending Evolution of Nativity Scenes
From 3rd-century depictions to a Star Trek nativity, the art form never ceases to evolve.
Institute of American Indian Arts Offers a Unique Low-Residency MFA in Studio Arts
MFASA students enjoy mentorships with prominent Indigenous artists, flexible schedules, and access to Santa Fe, New Mexico, a cultural capital of the US.
New Banksy Anti-War Piece Stolen in Broad Daylight
A video online shows two men removing the work less than an hour after the artist posted about it on Instagram.
Zany Takes on Holiday Wreaths Now on View in Central Park
Using everything from artificial hot dogs and candy wrappers to Metrocards, NYC Parks employees and commissioned artists reimagine a Christmas classic.
Wormfarm Institute Releases Call for Artists for 2024 Farm/Art DTour
The organization will commission up to 10 artists to create large-scale temporary installations in farm fields in rural Wisconsin. Apply by February 12, 2024.
Required Reading
This week, a virtual tour of the Vermeer retrospective, an AI-written novel wins a prize, filling your fish tank with local water, a tribute to poet Refaat Alareer, and more.
A Holiday’s Worth of Video Essays
This month, a range of video essays about tech-related subjects and history.