Pop Culture Meet the Artist Behind the Dreamlike Sets of Madonna’s New Tour The pop idol collaborated with the video game designer and worldbuilding artist Gabriel Massan. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 20, 2023
Pop Culture Is a TikTok Famous Statue of the Virgin Mary Really Crying? Scientists have offered up their own explanations for this surprising phenomenon. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 15, 2023
Pop Culture Meet the Woman Behind ‘Weird Medieval Guys,’ the Internet Hit Mining Odd Art From the Middle Ages Olivia Swarthout's new book unearths all that's weird and wonderful about this period of art history. By Min Chen, Nov 13, 2023
Pop Culture Rock Icon Liz Phair Brings Painter Natalie Frank on Tour to Create Her Sexy Stage Visuals The singer and the painter both celebrate female sexuality in the work. By Sarah Cascone, Nov 10, 2023
Pop Culture A U.K. Researcher Has Unearthed the Original 19th-Century Photo Featured on an Iconic Led Zeppelin Album Cover The image was found in an album of photographs taken by Ernest Howard Farmer. By Min Chen, Nov 9, 2023
Pop Culture Musician Bat for Lashes on Illustrating Her New Oracle Card Deck That Radically Reimagines the Tarot The Motherwitch deck features "feminine aspects" as visual and spiritual symbols. By Min Chen, Nov 1, 2023
Pop Culture Is This Painting of a Young Girl Haunted? Every Owner Seems to Think So Delayed flights, malfunctioning wi-fi, and even a fatality have surrounded the painting. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 30, 2023
Pop Culture ‘A Third Side to the Story’: Rock Duo The Kills on How Photography and Art Add Fresh Dimensions to Their New Album ‘God Games’ The album is the latest to feature Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince's photography. By Min Chen, Oct 29, 2023
Pop Culture Band on the Run: Paul McCartney’s Double-Decker 1972 Tour Bus May Fetch $300,000 at Auction The vehicle was discovered in a state of decay in Spain and lovingly restored over three years to match its condition in 1972. By Max Berlinger, Oct 25, 2023
Pop Culture Photographer William Eggleston’s New Album Bottles His Serene Piano-Playing, With Special Guest Brian Eno on Bells "512" is the second album from the photographer and low-key pianist. By Min Chen, Oct 25, 2023
Pop Culture A New Documentary Celebrates the Colorful Life of Mr. Chow, Charting His Journey From Struggling Painter to Celebrity Restaurateur The HBO film also centers Chow's return to art and the opening of his first solo show in almost 60 years. By Sarah Cascone, Oct 24, 2023
Pop Culture Who Wore It Best? Here Are 8 Celebrities Who Are the Spitting Image of Ancient Sculptures Is that an ancient Egyptian statue or a bust of the King of Pop? By Richard Whiddington, Oct 22, 2023
Pop Culture ‘This Is a Five-Figure Show’: Meet the Artists Selling Their Wares at New York Comic Con Meet some of the artists selling their work at the mecca for all things pop culture. By Sarah Cascone, Oct 13, 2023
Pop Culture The Joyful Balloon Art Show That Was Featured in ‘Emily in Paris’ Is Opening in New York The show is taking over the old Immersive Van Gogh venue. By Sarah Cascone, Oct 12, 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
