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Authenticity
United States · Late 20th century (1970s-1990s)
Cultural Omnivore
United States · Late 1990s to early 2000s
History And Public Memory
History And Public Memory · Late 20th century academic discourse
Moral Panic
Sociologist Stanley Cohen, 1972 book... · Societal overreaction to a perceived...
Poptimism
United States · Late 1990s to early 2000s
Social Capital
United States · 1980s
Translation And What Travels Between Cultures
The process of transferring meaning from... · To enable communication, trade...
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NAZA documentary wins Venice prize amid
The award-winning documentary NAZA, exposing Israeli military systems behind civilian killings in Gaza, is set for global theatrical release and free
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Collectors Fund $10 Million Restoration of Calder's Senate
Jon and Kim Shirley spent a decade and $10 million to restore Alexander Calder's 'Mountains and Clouds,' the largest modern public artwork in Washington
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Silent Hill: Townfall review: Scottish
Screen Burn's Silent Hill: Townfall relocates the horror series to a Scottish fishing village, weaving a slow-burning tale of guilt through its diegetic
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Cosmo Whyte Exhibition Explores Migration and Archives
Artist Cosmo Whyte returns to the University of Michigan for a major survey exhibition examining Black identity, migration, and the construction of history
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Emily St. John Mandel Releases New Novel 'Exit Party'
Author Emily St. John Mandel's new novel 'Exit Party' is a crime story with sci-fi elements set in a fractured 2031 America, continuing her signature
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Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore tour removal over Palestine
Ed Sheeran responded on Instagram to backlash after rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour for making 'Free Palestine' comments, stating the decision
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Naomi Watts Plays Suburban Nazi in 'The Housewife'
A review from the Toronto Film Festival criticizes Naomi Watts's new film 'The Housewife' as an overcooked melodrama.
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Brooklyn Public Library Launches Craft Supply Lending
The Brooklyn Public Library has launched its first craft supply lending program, offering 31 items like crochet hooks and laminators for free rental to
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Kacey Musgraves's Testicle Disco Ball Sparks Art History
Kacey Musgraves's tour prop, a giant testicle-shaped disco ball, has ignited discussion about its place in a lineage of camp, critical art using the
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Fall Art Books: Satirical Novels, Poetry, and Biographies
Hyperallergic's fall reading list highlights 15 anticipated art-world titles, including satirical novels, poetry collections, and biographies, with a focus
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Announces Retirement
Lonnie G. Bunch III will retire as Smithsonian Secretary at year's end after a 38-year career, highlighted by founding the National Museum of African
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Cuauhtémoc Medina to Curate 2027 Bienal de Arte Paiz
Mexican curator and art historian Cuauhtémoc Medina will organize the 25th edition of Guatemala's Bienal de Arte Paiz, scheduled to run from November 2027
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Snoopy in Style NYC Exhibition Highlights Fashion
A free New York City exhibition, 'Snoopy in Style NYC', shows the cartoon beagle's fashion collaborations and explores his rise from comic strip character
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Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine Critiques CIA History
Playwright and filmmaker Martin McDonagh, whose Oscar-tipped film Wild Horse Nine premiered at the Venice Film Festival, stated that the CIA's history of
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Kd lang on prairie minimalism, the Vanity Fair cover
In a reader Q&A, musician kd lang discusses how the Canadian prairies shaped her art, the story behind her iconic 1993 Vanity Fair cover with Cindy
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Bayeux Mix's Power and Brutality on Display at British
A review details the visceral impact of viewing the Bayeux Mix at the British Museum, describing it as a masterpiece that transcends its medieval origins
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Maggie Gyllenhaal Criticizes Film Industry Sexism
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Venice festival jury head, says a systemic problem limits financing for women directors. Only two are competing for the top prize.
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Aboriginal Artists Painted Giant Beings
A new study finds that Aboriginal artists in Arnhem Land created large rock paintings of powerful beings like Rainbow Serpents in the 1800s and early 1900s
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Jewish artists defend Mark Ruffalo
Over 170 prominent Jewish artists and professionals have signed an open letter supporting actor Mark Ruffalo, dismissing accusations of antisemitism as a
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Bush's 9/11 Paintings Mark 25th Anniversary
Former President George W. Bush has created 16 new paintings for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The exhibition opened at his Dallas presidential center.
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Peter Heller: Inspired by Poetry, Apocalypse
Author Peter Heller reveals the books that shaped his post-apocalyptic novel 'The Dog Stars' and his personal philosophy, citing Tang Dynasty poetry, Nevil
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Dolly Parton's Death Prompts Reflection
A writer reflects on the cultural impact of Dolly Parton's death, drawing a personal parallel to his mother's life of creating happiness without a
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The New Yorker's Best Books of 2026 So Far
The New Yorker's 2026 best books list features new fiction and nonfiction from authors including Jill Lepore, Andrea Bajani, and Chang-rae Lee.
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China Withdraws Artists from Gwangju
China has ordered its artists to withdraw from the upcoming Gwangju Biennale in protest of the event allowing Taiwanese exhibitors to use the name 'Taiwan
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Robert Indiana Home Sale Defies Will
The Star of Hope Foundation is selling Robert Indiana's Maine home for $1.4 million, despite his will directing it become a public art space.
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Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past
CD Projekt Red, with partner Fool's Theory, is releasing a new Witcher 3 expansion and a free remaster in 2027, pulling a retired Geralt back into action.
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Katseye's global rise and internal struggles
The global girl group Katseye, formed via a 2023 reality show, has achieved massive commercial success in 2026 with sold-out tours and a chart-topping EP