Arts Blog
Impersonal Intimacy: The Art Institute of Chicago’s COVID-19 Evolution
What, then, are the implications for art during the era of COVID-19? How can museums preserve the revelatory, deeply private experience of artistic engagement in a time of mass digitization?
Arts Playlist: Songs about the State of the World
What more could you want to describe the current moment?
Top 5: Podcast Recommendations
Whether you’re a seasoned podcast lover or you’re simply using the medium to seem more interesting for an upcoming date, you’ve come to the right place!
Art Galleries' New Prime Location: The Internet
Surprisingly, in the age of social distancing, galleries have become closer — business-wise — to other art-related firms.
Arts Playlist: 10 Songs Turning 10
As we all could use some escapism right now, here’s some nostalgia straight from the simpler time of 2010.
What the Hell Happened: Multiple 'Avatar' Sequels Are On the Way
We can only hope that, with such a long wait, the production team took the time to find a font other than Papyrus for the promotional materials.
BTS Shines in Cozy NPR Home Concert
The triumvirate of songs — “Dynamite,” “Save Me,” and “Spring Day” — presents a representative selection for both new and veteran ARMY alike.
Unpopular Opinion: Without the Spectacle, Awards Shows Focus on the Art
It's the stripping away of luxury, pre-shows, and big-budget productions that illustrates the real value of award shows: the conversations about art and media they foster among those who watch.
Remembering Naya Rivera, Afro-Latina Pioneer
In Santana’s now-iconic coming-out episode on “Glee,” she remarks about her eventual girlfriend, Brittany: “I finally understand what people are talking about when they talk about love.” Revisiting Rivera’s decades-long career, it’s hard not to feel the same.
Music Video Breakdown: Lady Gaga’s '911' Short Film
Lady Gaga dropped the video we’ve all been waiting for. The music video (or, per Gaga, “short film”) for “911” has landed.
Top 5: Great British Baking Show Contestants
If there’s one thing that can salvage the shipwreck that is 2020, it’s a Victoria sponge.
What the Hell Happened: Kanye West Is Running For President
Albeit bizarre, West’s candidacy is yet another symptom of Americans’ dissatisfaction and exhaustion with the candidates put forward by the two major political parties.
Arts Playlist: Songs of Summer 2020
Here are a few musical selections that capture various elements of this strange, strange summer.
Trailer Breakdown: 'Dune'
No one has been able to create a “Dune” adaptation that sticks. For Denis Villeneuve, the third time may be the charm.
Arts Playlist: The Optimist's Guide to Fall 2020
As swimsuits are stowed away, trees burst into reds and golds, and the sultry living scent of leaves turn to mulch, here are 10 songs for fall 2020.
Music Video Breakdown: 'POPSTAR' by DJ Khaled feat. Drake
With Director X behind the camera, the “POPSTAR” video is basically a Justin Bieber lifestyle ad.
Trailer Breakdown: 'The Batman'
It appears that someone did not listen when literally everyone said to drop the “the.” Who would write “to THE Batman?” Is there more than one?
Arts Playlist: Songs to Make You Feel Like the Main Character
The songs on this playlist will help reframe any ordinary day into a scene fit for a protagonist in everything from an indie coming-of-age film to a blockbuster romantic drama.
Shows To Watch If ‘Normal People’ Destroyed You
If you finished “Normal People” and were not fine, here are some shows that can help take your mind off of that uncertain ending, Connell’s chain, or the dreamy Italian sequences — minus the awful boyfriend, of course.
Arts Playlist: Songs for a Rainy Day
Cozy up, make yourself a cup of tea, perch yourself next to a window, and enjoy.
Top Five Artsy Hobbies for Social Distancing
Here’s a list of the top five artistic hobbies to help you stay connected and keep boredom at bay, while also social distancing.
Unpopular Opinion: In Defense of ASMR Eating and Mukbang Videos
ASMR eating and Mukbang videos have become all the rage these past few years, and I am not ashamed to say that I have jumped on the bandwagon.