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Are your aesthetic tastes a bit too refined to be accurately expressed by a kissy face, twin ballerinas or a smiling pile of poop? We have good news: Cindy Sherman emojis are now a thing, ready and able to communicate yo...

In a recent post covering several exhibitions, I noted a zeitgeist that I sensed occurring--of the need to be present. One of the most gifted and talented artists who embraced being absolutely present in the moment -- in...

What do you get when you put the soulful and legendary voice of Martha Wash together with the award-winning remixer and songwriter Tony Moran: A hit! Over the years the duo has made music together that not only found a p...

In my 20 plus years of experience as a producer who has worked on numerous films... I have seen a lot of dangerous situations narrowly averted. But I have to say that, I am particularly saddened and appalled by the spate...

Can't make it to Texas in March? Austin's famed festival has launched a free service called SXSW On, which debuts with two on-demand reality shows. It also includes SXSW Live, currently running archival content and switc...

Audiences hoping for Maureen McGovern to perform her signature hit, "The Morning After," when she takes the stage of New York's 54 Below might be surprised to find the Oscar-winning tune, made famous in 1972's "The Posei...

Gov. Walker sounds a lot like President Reagan. #WalkerForPres pic.twitter.com/orvn8v9EkMActor Scott Baio -- who you may remember from either "Joanie Loves Chachi," or "Charles in Charge" depending on when you graduated ...

Every year tens of thousands of attendees from the music, tech and entertainment communities (and more) descend on Austin, Texas, for SXSW. The event features one of the most eclectic range of genres of any festival out ...

Forget the Emmys, the Grammys and all the other painfully long, drawn out awards shows. For the Gifys, you only have to commit a couple seconds per award, and -- bonus! -- there's no self-congratulatory acceptance speech...

PARIS -- These are good times for fashion. But not such creative times for clothes. Culturally we have never been more fascinated by the style, aesthetics, personalities and glamor that the industry produces and attracts...

The Kurt Cobain documentary, "Montage of Heck," doesn't premiere on HBO until May 4, but Yahoo! unveiled the trailer on Wednesday. Featuring never-before-seen home videos, family photos and interviews with his loved ones...

In September, Elonë Kastratia noticed a tweet with a powerful statement: imagine if men were as disgusted with rape as they are with periods -- #StayStrongLeah (@cutequeer96) September 29, 2014 The message got Kastratia...

Name: Adrienne Designer: Sissy + Marley Location: New York City Welcome to Adrienne's stylish digs. This young lady inhabits what is rightly described as "black, white and chic all over" by the design team Sissy+Marley. ...

"How do you put a price on a piece of art? Is it different for different forms of art? I'm specifically interested in paintings. How are paintings priced in general?" There are essentially four criteria which factor into...

The other week, I wrote a post about design in the UK, wherein I generalized all over my adopted country, and shared some of my favorite design lessons learned as a Canadian expat. It was fun to write, but it also got me...

There's an in-depth profile in Fortune about IKEA's global expansion, and includes some interesting facts about the Swedish furniture giant. They employ anthropologists to make home visits to see how customers are really...

(This version of the story corrects museum that loaned 'Henry Ford Hospital' painting in paragraph 11.)

It's true, first impressions are important, both on a first date and when guests visit your home. Yet it's a space that is often neglected. I think we all want to do something more with the foyer, but it's a tricky space...

The prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London has been combing through the Black Cultural Archive for collections by significant black British photographers and artists who have documented several decades' worth o...

Sarah & David's Modern and Sophisticated Brooklyn Home Putting together a room can seem daunting, especially when you're starting from scratch. But here's something you already know how to do: get dressed every day (you'...

Still feeling sleepy because of that lost hour Sunday morning? While you're grumbling about daylight saving time, remember who really has it tough this week: TV executives.Poor Hollywood suits! It happens every year like...

Still feeling sleepy because of that lost hour Sunday morning? While you’re grumbling about daylight saving time, remember who really has it tough this week: TV executives. Poor Hollywood suits! It happens every year l...