Most often associated with Mexico, the piñata’s origins may actually trace back to China. By the 14th century, the celebratory tradition of breaking open a container filled with treats had arrived in Europe. Then, Spanish colonists and missionaries imported the...
Since time immemorial, we have been awed by the ornate patterns, metamorphosis, and migrations of butterflies and moths. Their uncanny life stages and spectrum of vibrant colors and textures—both as caterpillars and as adult insects—endlessly inspire wonder....
Between 1935 and 1944, the Farm Security Administration (FSA) spurred a unique documentary project. The government outfit, organized as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, provided aid to rural families during the Great Depression. The global economic...
Working as an art director in New York City in 1962, Joel Meyerowitz was tasked with designing a booklet, the imagery for which was shot by Swiss-American photographer Robert Frank. Knowing very little about photography or the acclaimed documentarian,...
In an 1889 Woman’s World article edited by Oscar Wilde, one writer called Liberty “the chosen resort of the artistic shopper.” Known for its bold floral fabrics since the late 19th century, the luxury department store on Great Marlborough Street continues to be...
Elbridge Ayer Burbank, “Geronimo” (1897), oil on canvas (image no copyright – United States, via the Newberry Library) Editor’s Note: The following text has been excerpted with permission and adapted from Speculative Relations: Indigenous...
Since time immemorial, humans have been both awed and guided by the power of the unknown. A basis of spiritual beliefs the world over is the abiding question, why?—a probing wonderment often followed closely by, what happens when we die? Human belief systems provide...
The Department of Homeland Security posted John Gast’s 1872 painting “American Progress” (screenshot Hyperallergic, via X) Prussian painter John Gast’s 1872 composition “American Progress,” now held by the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, isn’t very...
Andy Goldsworthy grew up on the edge of Leeds, with Yorkshire’s rural fields in one direction and the city’s urban center in the other. As a teenager, he worked on local farms, which instilled an early respect for the land—and a fascination that would...
Claude Monet, the esteemed French painter of the 19th century, has left an indelible mark on the art world with his revolutionary approach to painting. As a key figure of the Impressionist movement, Monet’s unique style and techniques continue to captivate art...
Serie Zwei: Panic
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Serie Zwei: Burn
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Serie Eins: Thought
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Serie eins: Hope
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Serie eins: Solace
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