Tag: Arts

Marcin Wichary takes us on a fascinating journey while exploring the surprising ubiquity of the font “Gorton” in New York City. Despite its quirky and often imperfect designs, this font can be found in both mundane and extraordinary settings, from office signs to the Apollo space...

Lisa Schiff, once a prominent art adviser, now faces the possibility of two decades in prison for stealing millions from her clients. This piece not only recounts how this happened, but also how Schiff reflects on her descent.

Burkhard Bilger writes about how marching bands have evolved into a competitive and artistic form known as the "marching arts." These bands now incorporate complex choreography, formations, and creative themes into their performances.

Ilan Manouach makes a case for embracing generative AI for comic production, or at least, against stigmatizing it. He argues for using the term "synthetic comics" over "AI comics," highlighting the historical symbiosis between comics and technological innovation.

Mina Tavakoli reviews “The Name of This Band is R.E.M,” a book by Peter Ames Carlin that serves as the bands biography. She brings her take on R.E.M.’s legacy though, arguing that their shift to mainstream led to a decline in their cultural relevance.

David Adickes hopes to literally cement his artistic legacy by installing 43 massive busts somewhere in Texas. But he’s running out of time.