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3 hours ago

'Mother Mary' Ending Explained: Director David Lowery Reveals Whether The [SPOILER] Is Real

The first half of the movie plays out as an intimate chamber piece between Mary and Sam, the two of them rehashing long-buried grudges and betrayals, as we get occasional flashes to Mary's extravagant concert performances.
Film
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 hours ago

7 Key Works of Avant-Garde Theater

Avant-garde theater originated in 19th-century France, emphasizing social reform and innovative artistic expression to critique mainstream culture.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Charli XCX Is Making a Rock Album

Charli XCX is set to release a new rock album, moving away from dance music, with a focus on her artistic expression and acting career.
Humor
fromEsquire
1 day ago

This New Comedy Special Completely Shocked Me-with Joy

Michael Cruz Kayne's one-man show, Sorry for Your Loss, addresses grief with humor and honesty, resonating deeply with audiences.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Art Without Walls: Inside the Public Art Fund Party | amNewYork

Public art engages communities, inviting them to see their city more honestly and expansively, embodying a sense of belonging and shared experience.
Arts
fromAnOther
3 days ago

Dozie Kanu: "The Best Thing I Can Do Is Make What I Know"

Dozie Kanu prioritizes creating impactful art over commercial success, blending personal history with design in his furniture collection.
NYC music
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Jonah Hill reacts to 'bizarre' Kanye West post about liking 'Jewish people again'

Jonah Hill expressed mixed feelings about Kanye West's past antisemitic remarks while acknowledging West's artistic genius.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I couldn't see, breathe or sing. I blacked out twice': why are so many metal bands wearing masks?

Masked performances in metal enhance artistry despite practical challenges and have gained popularity among genre-meshing acts.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Personal Chekhov: Seagull: True Story and Uncle Vanya, Scenes From Country Life

Molochnikov, who is 33, tall, and good-looking in the Jonathan Groff vein, greeted the audience the night I saw Seagull, personally thanking us for coming to see what he called 'my story.'
Arts
#open-mic
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7

In the film, Bronz's character is commissioned to compose a new national anthem for post-Oct. 7 Israel, and writes a warmongering ballad about destroying Gaza and 'love sanctified in blood.'
Independent films
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
2 weeks ago

Review of MaerzMusik 2026 | Berlin Art Link

The interplay of sound and senses at MaerzMusik 2026 lacked clarity and strong direction amidst cultural and political challenges.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

New Medieval Books: Light on Darkness - Medievalists.net

Liturgy is central to Western cultural history, rich in artistic expression and emotional depth, influencing society for over a thousand years.
#creative-writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Higher education

No tuition, no grades, no power grid: why are people flocking to a college' in the middle of the desert?

Mars College offers a unique, unstructured creative writing environment in the California desert, emphasizing collaboration and artistic expression without traditional academic constraints.
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago
Parenting

At 35 I quit my corporate job and decided to have a baby. Writing my novel helped me be a better mom.

Parenthood can profoundly influence creativity and artistic expression.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

No tuition, no grades, no power grid: why are people flocking to a college' in the middle of the desert?

Mars College offers a unique, unstructured creative writing environment in the California desert, emphasizing collaboration and artistic expression without traditional academic constraints.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

At 35 I quit my corporate job and decided to have a baby. Writing my novel helped me be a better mom.

Parenthood can profoundly influence creativity and artistic expression.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Hayley Kiyoko on struggling to come out in her 20s: "I knew I was a lesbian when I was five" - Queerty

Self-acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals can be a long journey influenced by societal pressures and personal identity.
Berlin
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Pedro Almodovar: My modesty has crumbled. Now I feel more naked'

Pedro Almodovar expresses mixed feelings about his latest film, Amarga Navidad, revealing personal exposure and positive initial reactions.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

In Conversation with Malte Bossen! A Movement Of Change. - KALTBLUT Magazine

Pornceptual challenges mainstream perceptions of pornography, reframing it as inclusive, artistic, intimate, and respectful rather than exploitative or taboo. Its events, from Berlin to international stages, bring a sex-positive, body-inclusive ethos to nightlife. Strict consent practices, no-photo policies, and spaces designed for authentic self-expression create a rare kind of freedom - one that allows visitors to explore identity, desire, and intimacy without judgment.
Berlin music
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

Look What You All Did to Jack White

Jack White expresses frustration with media misrepresentation of his interview comments, citing clickbait culture and sensationalized headlines as reasons for withdrawing from press engagement.
Right-wing politics
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Jack White on Politics: "When Dylan Said the Answer Was Blowing in the Wind, He Didn't Tell You What the Answer Was"

Jack White distinguishes political speech from political art, believing music conveys messages through metaphor and character rather than direct statements.
#open-mic-night
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

How Horses' Ban Reflects The Gaming Industry's Double Standards And Emotional Immaturity

2025 saw a surge in censorship targeting adult-themed games, with payment-processor pressure causing removals and pre-release restrictions exemplified by Santa Ragione's Horses.
Music
fromPitchfork
6 months ago

Judge Throws Out Drake's "Not Like Us" Defamation Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group

A federal court dismissed Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling Kendrick Lamar's song and its artwork are opinion and not defamatory.
Photography
fromColossal
7 months ago

Christopher Herwig Motors Through Southeast Asia to Capture a Vivid Fleet of 'Trucks and Tuks'

Vibrant vehicle ornamentation traditions are facing threats from safety regulations and mass production, as captured in the book 'Trucks and Tuks'.
Music
fromCreative Bloq
8 months ago

Quiz: Are you a design music genius or a one hit wonder? Take my album artwork quiz to find out

Album covers are essential for branding and can reflect the music's themes and emotions.
E-Commerce
fromGameSpot
8 months ago

Itch Was A Bastion For 'Taboo' Developers, Now They're Not Sure Where To Go

De-indexing of works on Itch due to pressure from a right-wing anti-porn group threatens livelihoods of various creators.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
8 months ago

Interactive Transformation Table Concept Turns Furniture Into Playful Sculpture - Yanko Design

Michael Jantzen's Interactive Transformation Table transforms traditional furniture norms by allowing users to engage and reshape its form, turning motion into an artistic experience.
Design
#fashion
Television
fromVulture
8 months ago

And Just Like That, And Just Like That ... Is Dead

HBO canceled And Just Like That ..., a show that served as a reflection of the collective consciousness post-2020.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
8 months ago

Video Premiere: Used - Lazy Morning - KALTBLUT Magazine

In USED’s new track and video, Lazy Morning, you are swept into the entrancing rhythm that perfectly encapsulates a young woman's surreal journey through the melancholy rituals of apartment hunting in the bustling heart of Berlin.
Music
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

80 Years After Hiroshima Bombing, Art Needs Courage to Be Afraid'

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park symbolizes resilience and remembrance, linking artistic expression with the historical impact of the atomic bomb.
Design
fromArchDaily
8 months ago

PetrA Home / React Architects

The architectural creation connects natural elements with emotions, portraying beauty and love through structures.
Video games
fromGameSpot
8 months ago

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Review - Ain't Nuthing Ta Pluck With

Chinese landscape paintings convey historical, political, and philosophical themes of resilience in Chinese culture through metaphorical representations.
fromThesanjoseblog
8 months ago

San Pedro Saturdays Brings Creativity to Life in Downtown San Jose

San Pedro Saturdays is a fresh outdoor event dedicated to stationery, handmade crafts, and artistic expression, transforming Stationery Depot into a hub for local talent.
Arts
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
8 months ago

Wild Sports

The body remembers what the mind forgets. What moves us is not the muscle, but the myth. There’s a tension that lives between surfaces, not quite sweat, not quite skin, but something older, deeper.
Photography
Mindfulness
fromItsnicethat
9 months ago

Animation is breathing new life into Thomas Merceron's soft grainy scenes

Illustrator evokes intense sensations through movement, creating a more human and alive presence in his scenes.
fromArchDaily
9 months ago

Insoil Showroom / KKOL Studio

In the realm of latent dreams, the Insoil ceramics brand symbolizes a visualization of invisible consciousnesses, reflecting both brand identity and the artists' desires for a good life.
Design
Design
fromItsnicethat
9 months ago

Seth Steinman merges the internet with ancient technologies

Embracing clunky, analogue technology allows for a more tactile and personal interaction compared to streamlined modern devices.
#music
fromDesign You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
9 months ago

Spectacular Award-Winning Black and White Photos from the 2025 reFocus Photography Awards

The 2025 reFocus Photography Awards celebrate the art of visual storytelling, with black and white photography emerging as a powerful highlight. The 33 award-winning monochrome images reveal raw emotion, striking form, and masterful composition.
Photography
LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

Gay theater in a time of restriction and resistance | amNewYork

Theater institutions may face increased scrutiny over LGBTQ programming in a politically charged environment.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
9 months ago

Shape of Consumption - KALTBLUT Magazine

For Noam Welz, fashion is a physical form of commentary, a surface for emotion, provocation, and social reflection.
Fashion & style
Film
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Coimisiun na Mean defends 500,000 funding of 'Kneecap' film as Belfast rappers prepare to make Glastonbury debut

Rónán Ó Domhnaill defends providing nearly half a million euro for Kneecap's film amid political opposition.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
9 months ago

Stage & Studio: Olga Kravtsova's 'Harvest of Woman' * Oregon ArtsWatch

I start cleaning a waterpark, which is Wings and Waves in McMinnville, where I was hired as custodial. And I didn't know I was hired as a custodial because I didn't speak English...
Portland food
#mermaid-parade
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Sudan, Remember Us review vividness and vibrancy in intense account of Khartoum uprising

Meddeb finds among the protesters a vivid, vibrant artistic movement: an oral culture of music, poetry and rap which flourishes on the streets.
Independent films
Arts
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 months ago

Maui artist carves hope to uplift community

Dale Zarrella utilizes his wood art to support the rebuilding of Maui communities after devastating wildfires.
SF parents
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Why Kevin Barry put Tommy Tiernan in a cave and obsessed with a woman called Elvira Martinez

Kevin Barry humorously questions the necessity of trigger warnings for his play, reflecting a trend in theatres today.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
9 months ago

Black Lodge Press is the decade-long print project dedicated to all things anarchist, queer and anti-fascist

Cj promotes DIY culture in art, utilizing traditional techniques and Risograph printing to convey political messages.
fromHyperallergic
9 months ago

When NYC's Piers Were a Sanctuary for Gay Gathering

The piers transformed into underground spaces for cruising and creativity, empowering a community in a burgeoning era of self-expression following the Stonewall Riots.
NYC LGBT
#dance
from48 hills
9 months ago

Kayhan's revolt against FOMO photography - 48 hills

Recent developments in digital photography have made possible and absurdly easy what was once impossible and unthinkable: dozens of shots per second, shooting in near-darkness, and even video, captured before the shutter is actually pressed.
Photography
#creativity
#fresh-meat-festival
from48 hills
10 months ago
SF LGBT

At Fresh Meat queer arts fest, 'conformity isn't an option' - 48 hills

The Fresh Meat Festival promotes queer and trans resilience through performance amidst rising anti-trans legislation.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
10 months ago
SF LGBT

2025 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of Trans and Queer Performance! Pride Season Highlight - San Francisco Bay Times

The FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL celebrates trans and queer art, providing joy and resistance during challenging times.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
10 months ago

2025 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of Trans and Queer Performance! Pride Season Highlight - San Francisco Bay Times

The FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL celebrates trans and queer art, providing joy and resistance during challenging times.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
10 months ago

Preview of 13th Berlin Biennale | Berlin Art Link

Berlin Biennale emphasizes thematic engagement over artist identities, fostering a deeper confrontation with artworks amid increasing cultural scrutiny.
NYC LGBT
fromFuncheap
10 months ago

Stand with Mosab Abu Toha: A Special Evening of Poetry & Solidarity

Mosab Abu Toha, a Palestinian poet, faces threats and deportation while his voice is imperative to the expression of Gaza's humanity.
Music
fromConsequence
10 months ago

Shirley Manson on New Garbage and Raging Against the Dying of the Light: Podcast

Shirley Manson's new album conveys resilience and hope amidst personal and global turmoil.
Gadgets
fromDesign Milk
10 months ago

Get a Grip on Petra's New 2025 Sculptural Hardware Collection

Innovative hardware is now being designed as miniature works of art, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
#interior-design
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

When Animals Create Art, What Are They Thinking and Feeling?

Many animals spontaneously engage in artistic activities, demonstrating their creativity without the expectation of reward, highlighting their instinctual need to express themselves.
Arts
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

Runway CEO Cris Valenzuela on Hollywood, copyright, and the future of filmmaking

Runway is a tool that brings filmmaking and artistic expression to more people, rather than disrupting Hollywood like a wrecking ball.
Media industry
fromDocumentjournal
10 months ago

Scene report: The 2025 Cinema Unbound Awards highlight the spirit of Portland

Amy Dotson describes cinema as 'much more than a flat thing on a screen.' PAM CUT redefines it as an artist's haven for unparalleled creative expression.
Portland food
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
10 months ago

Melissa Febos on Her Year Without Sex

Melissa Febos intertwines personal experiences and artistic expression, offering profound insight into the writing process and self-transformation.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

A show inside a cathedral featured raw chickens in diapers. The German president was in the audience

The performance 'Westphalia Side Story' stirred controversy and prompted apologies from church leaders for its provocative nature.
fromThe Nation
10 months ago

Listening Closely to John Adams

The opera's attempt to humanize all characters, including terrorists, led to violent public backlash, as protesters claimed it unjustly sympathized with Palestinian actions against Israel.
Berlin music
NYC music
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Kehlani makes anti-Israel statement on AMAs 2025 red carpet weeks after Central Park concert was canceled

Kehlani reiterates her stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing the urgent need to advocate against violence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

I was sure salvation lay in art': Marina Otero on death, dance and mental illness

Otero's decision to film her life and her challenges with mental illness ultimately led her to create a performance that poetically explores the struggle with love and madness.
Berlin music
Humor
fromVulture
10 months ago

Jerrod Carmichael Takes Off the Armor

Carmichael's special Don't Be Gay diverges from his experimental style, offering a conventional hour of stand-up comedy.
NYC music
fromBustle
10 months ago

Miley Cyrus Performed A Major Show Right After A Medical Emergency

Miley Cyrus revealed her experience of performing through a medical emergency during her New Year's Eve special was extremely traumatic.
Graphic design
fromMedium
10 months ago

The next design trend should start with your hands, not a computer

Designing without modern tools is a stance against tech-imposed aesthetics, encouraging personal expression over trend-following.
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