The dress code for the 2026 Met Gala will be ‘Fashion is Art’
The 2026 Met Gala is just around the corner, happening in two months, and there’s already buzz about the outfits the stars will don at this prestigious event. Today, Vogue offered a sneak peek with the announcement of a dress code: “Fashion is Art.” The theme for this year’s exhibition, “Costume Art,” was revealed back […]
Professor Shellyne Rodriguez, who threatened a reporter with a machete, receives $407,000 from NYC for an art project.
Controversial Art Installation in the Bronx A former University of California professor, who previously made headlines for threatening a New York Post reporter with a machete, is now involved in a taxpayer-funded art project in the Bronx. The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs approved a substantial budget of $407,000 for “Phoenix Ladder: A […]
UNT cancels street artist Victor Quiñonez’s anti-ICE art exhibit
University of North Texas Cancels Controversial Art Exhibit The University of North Texas School of Visual Arts and Design has decided to cancel an art exhibit showcasing works that critique U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Kela News, a North Texas NPR station, reported that an anonymous tip to the Denton Record-Chronicle described one exhibit […]
‘Euphoria’ normalizes child exploitation as art — and some of America’s most disturbing critics agree
Revisiting HBO’s Euphoria When HBO introduced Euphoria back in 2019, it was positioned as the latest entry in the genre exploring the shocking realities of youth today. Whether this portrayal was accurate is up for debate, but it certainly drew attention. By the end of its second season three years ago, it ranked as HBO’s […]
Springsteen’s latest protest song against ICE is so surprisingly awful that it makes Bon Jovi’s vaccine song seem like a work of art.
Bruce Springsteen Releases Protest Single Bruce Springsteen has dropped a new independent protest track titled “Streets of Minneapolis,” which takes a strong stance against the tactics employed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as the Trump administration’s immigration policies. In this song, he denounces what he describes as “state terrorism” occurring in Minneapolis and […]
Winklevoss Twins Close NFT Marketplace, Indicating the Decline of Crypto Art
Gemini Shuts Down Nifty Gateway Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has announced that it will be closing Nifty Gateway, a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace they acquired in 2019. Currently, Nifty Gateway is only allowing withdrawals and will be completely shut down by February 26th. The decision aims to help Gemini […]
Street Art Depicting ‘Invisible Coup’ by Comrade Newsom Appears in LA and Sacramento
Street Art Emerges in California Inspired by Investigative Reporting This past weekend, street art appeared in Los Angeles and Sacramento, likely influenced by a new book that has gained considerable attention. The book, written by investigative journalist Peter Schweitzer, has become a bestseller, shedding light on controversial themes related to immigration. The artwork captures various […]
Ancient cave art from 68,000 years ago found in Indonesia is among the oldest known.
Texas Archaeologists Discover Ancient King’s Tomb in Belize Arlen Chase and Diane Chase, archaeologists from Texas, have recently unearthed a 4th-century tomb belonging to Te Kabu Chaak, an early ruler of the significant Mayan city of Caracol, located in Belize. In another remarkable find, cave art dating back around 68,000 years has been identified in […]
Davos’ World Economic Forum turns into an Art Basel celebration
World Economic Forum in Davos Draws Mixed Reactions This year’s World Economic Forum in Davos has stirred up some discontent among long-time attendees. Some have noted it feels more akin to a party scene, reminiscent of Art Basel in Miami, rather than a serious gathering focused on diplomacy and business. The event wraps up on […]
Student consumes AI art in bold protest at university in Alaska
Campus Protest Results in Arrests Recently, a rather troubling protest unfolded at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Undergraduate students were taken into custody after they charged into an art gallery, ripping apart AI-generated photographs and, disturbingly, chewing and spitting them out. This act was carried out as a form of protest. Ironically, instead of highlighting […]