Sister Mary Corita Kent: The ‘Pop Art Nun’ who turned the 1960s psychedelic
Contrasting scripture with social commentary.
Art
Jackson Pollock painting fetches record £134 million at auction in New York
It set an all-time record for a Pollock piece.
Wefail: The artist painting the hell of modern politics
“Unfortunately, my gut told me to paint the evils that our leaders do”.
Jack Kerouac in the 1990s: One blue raincoat, fashion adverts and a tribute album
“Jack was an artist in every way…”
Spooks, psychology, 1955, and Stephen King’s new favourite writer: Nat Cassidy names the perfect entry point into horror fiction
“…if you’re feeling brave enough”.
Dozens of artists withdraw from Venice Biennale awards in protest
It has been marred by political controversy.
David Squires delves into… Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, and Elizabeth Taylor’s supposed escapade
What a strange and tragic day.
The unassuming Bronx cottage where Edgar Allan Poe wrote his greatest poems
“This place is a beautiful one…”
Wino Love of the New York Chevvies: Jack Kerouac’s bizarre fake baseball passion
A secret, avid sports fan.
Pussy Riot block access to Russia’s pavilion at Venice Biennale: “Russia kills! Biennale Exhibits!”
Russia are competing for the first time since 2022.
Activists stage fashion show and place urine bottles at Met Gala in protest of Jeff Bezos
Protests against Bezos took over the city.