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 custom to Mexico during the 16th century, although a similar practice was already in use…
Through his humanistic approach to photography and film, Carlos Javier Ortiz immerses us in dramatic protests, emotional ceremonies, and historical events that mark our current moment. The Chicago-based photographer and filmmaker was born in Puerto Rico and makes work that critically examines life in urban centers, often through the lens of personal narrative. His practice…
Kowloon Walled City, considered the densest settlement on the planet, was demolished in the mid-1990s. At its height in the ’80s, it was home to around 33,000 people—a government survey provided some idea of the local population—but estimates are often closer to 50,000. And that’s all within an overall footprint of 2.6 hectares, or just…
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 crisis spanned 1929 to 1939 and was compounded in North America by the Dust Bowl, a severe…
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, Meyerowitz’s life and career were nevertheless indelibly altered during that collaboration. “When I watched him work,…
Some movies or shows may not be expected to become a hit due to their low budget. But some scripts have proved this thinking so wrong. In this blog, we’re going to list some web series and movies that became surprise hits despite their low budget and average cast. They are so loved by the…
Venus Lounge by asap/ Fuses architecture, art, and astronomy Venus Lounge, designed by asap/ adam sokol architecture practice, reconfigures the interior of an existing space into a setting that fuses architecture, art, and astronomy. The design brief called for an unfamiliar interior landscape intended to challenge conventional expectations of lounge environments and to encourage…
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house opens for sale in Mississippi A rare opportunity to inhabit a piece of American architectural history arrives with the listing of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fountainhead residence in Jackson, Mississippi. Priced at €2.13 million ($2.5 million), the three-bedroom home is one of the few Usonian houses ever built and the only…
POLL: What are you watching Tonight? – 26th June 2025
Welcome to Today’s Open Discussion Thread. You can talk about anything you like here, however you still need to observe our commenting rules, and you must use spoiler tags for any spoilers about recently aired episodes/movies etc Remember we have a number of Episode Specific Discussion Threads which should be used for specific episode discussions….