On View See 6 Highlights From a New Show on the Global Footprint of Yiddish Culture—From Avant-Garde Puppets to Cubist Book Covers The new exhibition at the Yiddish Book Center brings together objects spanning 150 years of Yiddish life and culture. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 18, 2023
Art & Exhibitions Too Cute! An Upcoming Show in London Will Unpack the Power of Cuteness With Works by Juliana Huxtable, Wong Ping, and More "Cute" at Somerset House will also include a section on Hello Kitty. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 17, 2023
Archaeology & History A Pair of 9,500-Year-Old Sandals Discovered in a Spanish Bat Cave Are Europe’s Oldest Shoes The footwear dates back to the Holocene period. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 17, 2023
Archaeology & History Norwegian Archaeologists Are Salvaging Priceless Artifacts From Melting Glaciers—Before It’s Too Late The team has uncovered thousands of objects in the Innlandet region, including a 3,000-year-old arrow. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 15, 2023
Art & Exhibitions Jean-François Millet’s Grandson Ran a ‘Fake Art Factory.’ A New Show at the Getty Reckons With Its Legacy The iconic 'Man With A Hoe' will be displayed alongside a forged preparatory study. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 14, 2023
Art & Exhibitions An Exhibition by Cuban Artist Tania Bruguera, Delayed by Controversy, Opens in Chile With Considerable Alterations "Magnitud 11.9" explores democracy and its fragility. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 13, 2023
Art & Exhibitions China’s Enigmatic Archaeological Marvel of the 20th Century Is Revealed in a New Exhibition in Hong Kong More than half the artifacts were unearthed between 2020 and 2022. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 12, 2023
NFTs NFT Startup Yuga Labs Is Laying Off U.S. Employees Amid Its Ongoing Pivot to a Gaming Metaverse The company said it has been stretched too thin and will refocus on its Otherside virtual world. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 11, 2023
Archaeology & History Archaeologists in Zambia Have Found the World’s Oldest Wooden Structure, Which Dates Back Nearly Half a Million Years The rudimentary construction, carved by sharp tools, predates the rise of Homo Sapiens. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 11, 2023
Art & Tech A New A.I.-Generation Technique Can Create Hypnotic Optical Art, But Could It Also Embed Nefarious Subliminal Messages? Some users worry that the images generated with ControlNet could hide messages to manipulate the masses. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 11, 2023
Pop Culture Shrek’s Swamp Home Is Now Available to Rent on Airbnb—Its Rustic Charm Has a Hint of Art Nouveau Feel like a rockstar, while Donkey makes some waffles. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 10, 2023
Museums & Institutions The Louvre Invites Contemporary Artists Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton to Have On-Site Studios at the Museum The new residency program is part of an expansive offering, including tours by artists such as Daniel Buren, Sheila Hicks, and Lee Ufan. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 10, 2023
Archaeology & History Archaeologists in Bulgaria Have Discovered an Ancient Roman ‘Fridge’ Containing Drinking Vessels and Animal Bones It is the second such find to be uncovered at the fortress of Novae. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 10, 2023
Archaeology & History Libya Flood Damages the Ancient City of Cyrene but Reveals Unseen Roman Remains Cyrene was one of the most important Greek cities in North Africa. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 9, 2023
On View Is Anybody Out There? A New Show Interrogates Earthlings’ Obsession With Extraterrestrials 6 artists bring their visions of alien life to Sun Valley Museum of Art. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 8, 2023