Robert De Niro tears up at film on his dad
De Niro’s dad was a well-respected abstract exressionist painter who became less fashionable at the rise of the Pop Art movement of the 60s. A documentary, “Remembering the Artist: Robert De Niro,...
View ArticleMonet, other art from big collectors lead auctions
There’s a big art auction today in New York City, which expects to raise $245 million. A Claude Monet painting that has been out of the public eye for decades is among the highlights leading the spring...
View ArticleAesop Rock, GZA Have Largest Vocabularies in Hip-Hop, Says New Study
This is a great article by Rolling Stones. Maybe Hip-Hop can get a little respect now. :) Aesop Rock has the largest vocabulary in hip-hop, according to a study by data scientist Matt Daniels. Using...
View ArticleMaria Lassnig, Painter of Self From the Inside Out, Dies at 94
If you have never heard of her, do yourself a favor and look her up. She’s fascinating in her own right, and she felt she was never given the recognition she deserved. Maybe in death, she will be a bit...
View ArticleGlenn Close is Returning to Broadway after 20 year Hiatus
Congratulations, Broadway! Close will appear in a limited 18-week run of Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance, opposite John Lithgow. The Damages actress last appeared on Broadway in musical Sunset...
View ArticleTix on Sale for Broadway Revival of On the Town
On the Town will be celebrating its 70th anniversary as a classical musical with a new Broadway production. Tickets go on sale today, and the show is in October. Tickets for the Broadway revival of On...
View ArticleTracking Every Tattoo in the NBA
This is a great article about Ethan Swan and everything he learned from tracking the tattoos in the NBA. Ethan Swan and I couldn’t see the players’ tattoos from Section 217 of the Barclays Center in...
View ArticleWhy the Tragedies Almost Never Work Anymore
Here is an interesting look at why Shakespeare’s Tragedies are no longer violent enough. One character, his torso already relieved of arms and legs, is tossed onto the barbecue. Another’s hands and...
View ArticleHow Much Time Americans Spend Grooming, Eating, Thinking and Praying
Here is a fascinating look at how much time Americans spend doing different actions in their life, by state. The American Time Use Survey is a treasure trove of data for understanding how Americans...
View ArticleThe Girl With a Pearl Earring is Going Home
The Vermeer painting, ‘The Girl with a Pearl Earring’ is being relocated to The Mauritshuis, rather than the Amsterdam museum. The Mauritshuis has undergone an incredible renovation that began in 2008...
View ArticleArt is Vital
Here is an interesting look at the importance of Art in our culture; and why the first thing in education systems to get cut in is liberal arts funding. It has been three years since the spectacular...
View ArticleSistine Chapel to have Major Environmental Overhaul
The Sistine Chapel is going through a major overhaul this autumn that will increase illumination and regulate the heating, cooling and humidity of one of the great tourist stops in the world. The...
View ArticleTheaters Where You Can See Celebrities Onstage This Summer
Here is a great roundup of where you can find some of your favorite celebs while getting a bit of culture. From New York to California, the stars are coming out to reclaim their theatrical roots....
View ArticlePittsburgh – an Art Hub
The directors and curators in Pittsburgh are positioning the city to be a viable arts hub. Who knew it was even possible?! Directors and museum curators are hoping to bring awareness to Pittsburgh as a...
View ArticleAll walks of life among Malaysia plane passengers
In light of the politics involved in the downing of the Malaysian plane, its important to not overlook the people who lost their lives and the contributions they made to the world they lived in. Read...
View ArticleThe Death of the Great American Roadside Motel
There is a sort of raw sensory nostalgia that comes when thinking about the roadside motel, particularly if you are of the age right between when they went from the motels of your grandparents...
View ArticlePandora’s new indie deal is a coup in the streaming music wars
This new Pandora/Merlin indie deal seems like it might be not just a coup for Pandora, but also for indie musicians and bands – if for no other reason than the user data they will be able to access to...
View ArticleWhat Happens When You Bathe Film in Bleach and Lemon Juice
You get art similar to that of Ajay Malghan’s series Bleached. Wired.com has a great article about the advent of this new series and the chemical understanding that went into the process of...
View ArticleAsheville: the secrets of the North Carolina good life
Are you thinking about one last summer hurrah and aren’t sure where to go? Consider checkign out Asheville, NC – it appears on all the “best of” lists, its scenic and there’s a great bohemian vibe to...
View ArticleThe birth of Impressionism calculated to the nearest minute
Being able to calculate to the nearest minute of when a painting was painting is an amazing feat. The implications for the art world is pretty awesome as well. Knowing when an artist who has painted...
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