## The Ongoing Impact of Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula K. Le Guin’s legacy continues to inspire and challenge readers and creators alike. Her works, most notably the Earthsea series, were groundbreaking for their time, offering narratives centered around non-White characters and transcending typical genre boundaries. Her approach to storytelling emphasized the fluidity of identity and the power of change, […]
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In “A Sexual History of the Internet” (2025), artist and researcher Mindy Seu proposes a different kind of archive, mapping the entanglement of bodies, desires, technologies, and systems of power from the internet’s earliest days. Instead of using traditional academic texts, Seu combines performance, artist book, and financial experiment to challenge the sanitized narratives defining internet history. This work highlights […]
The Senate Must Now Vote on Key Cultural Funding Bill In a significant decision, the United States House of Representatives, under Republican leadership, approved a funding bill on January 8, 2026, that secures resources for major cultural organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Smithsonian Institution. This move counters […]
New York City is renowned for its vibrant arts and culture scene, and this week proves to be no exception with a multitude of events across the city. As the MetroCard era comes to an end, the New York Transit Museum marks this significant transition with the “FAREwell, MetroCard” exhibition, which pays tribute to the 32-year legacy of the MetroCard […]
In 1999, at an open rehearsal held at Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the illustrious Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires faced a moment of panic that evolved into a breathtaking exhibition of talent. She was called upon unexpectedly to substitute for another musician, only to discover during the orchestra’s initial notes, led by Riccardo Chailly, that she had practiced the incorrect Mozart […]
**Marica Vilcek: A Life of Art, Philanthropy, and Immigrant Advocacy** Marica Vilcek’s journey from Czechoslovakia to becoming a renowned curator and philanthropist in the United States is a testament to resilience and dedication. Her memoir, *Giving and Receiving: Memoirs of an Immigrant Curator and Philanthropist*, recounts her extraordinary life, marked by her early aspirations thwarted by political barriers, to her […]
**Opinion: Capturing the Essence of Ursula K. Le Guin in a Non-Linear Exhibition** In an unassuming gallery in Portland, an acrylic case houses a relic from another era—a typewriter belonging to the late Ursula K. Le Guin. This Underwood typewriter, heavy and devoid of an exclamation point, bridges the gap between the tangible past and the digital present. The exhibition, […]
**Join the New York Studio School Community for a Transformative Art Education Experience** The New York Studio School (NYSS), founded in 1964, offers an immersive educational experience for artists dedicated to drawing, painting, and sculpture. Emphasizing learning from fellow artists and the power of perceptual work, NYSS is renowned for its lifelong impact on students’ studio practices. **MFA Program** The […]
Throughout the past few decades, technology has advanced and provided solutions to numerous problems; nevertheless, there remains a domain where many individuals could use a bit more assistance: household tasks. Presenting a potential answer, SwitchBot has launched onero H1. This humanoid robot—evoking memories of Rosey the robot maid from The Jetsons—has been crafted to manage chores that, even today, have […]