“You’re going to die one day.” That’s the startling first insight Mark Manson offers viewers in the documentary adaptation of his 2016 book “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck.” “I know that’s kind of obvious,” Manson continues. “But I just wanted to remind you in case you’ve forgotten. You and everyone you know are … Read more
When asked in a recent interview if he’ll always want to do stand-up, Colin Quinn joked that he’s tired and can’t do it forever. Then the 63-year-old comedian launched into the “magic” he feels onstage when getting a laugh, and sheepishly admitted he’ll probably never give it up. Quinn has embarked on his eighth one-man … Read more
Most days, artist Adam Dressner toils in his East Side apartment, creating intricate oil paintings, many of which fetch well over $10,000. Others, he lugs his art cart, which he built himself, to Washington Square Park. Amid the chaos, he sets up a pop-up studio complete with a drop cloth, a striped umbrella and a … Read more
Pink Floyd has seen the “Dark Side” of their fans. Pink Floyd fans made noise Thursday after the 60s band said that it would release a 50th-anniversary edition of their album “Dark Side of the Moon” which was initially released in 1973, reports Newsweek. The announcement was made by the band on their social media … Read more
An Australian wedding venue that copped a furious backlash online over a painting hanging on its wall has taken down the artwork and apologized for any offense it caused. Redleaf Wollombi, located in New South Wales’ picturesque Hunter Valley, came under intense fire after a wedding party was pictured smiling in front of the painting … Read more
Even the Grinch would smile at this look. Braider, wigmaker and TikToker Shana Everson shared her nearly-floor-length, colorful, Grinch-inspired knotless box braids on the social media platform just in time for the holidays. The Syracuse resident somehow managed to work in a green glaring Grinch face around her shoulder region — complete with red lights … Read more
She went from con artist to just the latter. Still wearing an ankle monitoring bracelet after her conviction for larceny and theft, fake German heiress Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, is making a living selling her paintings and drawings — raking in $340,000. Delvey sells originals for $25,000 and prints for $250 a pop, which … Read more
He puts sweat, tears — and his own blood — into his work. Filipino painter Elito Circa, 52, grew up so poor he used plums and tomatoes to make art. When he got scraped as a youngster, he even tried using blood to paint with, and got hooked. The artist now goes to a health clinic once every three … Read more
Inmates at a prison north of Barcelona have produced thousands of clay figurines of world leaders and celebrities with their pants down and defecating, in keeping with a tradition from the northeastern Catalonia region of Spain. Originally the “caganer” (pooper) figures were shepherds hidden among nativity scenes, to be spotted by family and friends, but … Read more
The Whitney Museum of American Art’s special exhibition “Edward Hopper’s New York” offers a glimpse into the 20th century realist painter’s career. But those who can’t make it to the museum in person can snag a copy of “Edward Hopper’s New York,” a beautiful catalog from the Whitney Museum of American Art — currently on pace to be the best-selling … Read more
It pays to be at the top! An unorthodox ATM is snapping photos of guests at Art Basel Miami Beach and ranking their bank account balance on its “leaderboard” for all in attendance to see. The ATM, which was created by the Brooklyn art collective MSCHF, has turned a private ordeal into a public spectacle … Read more
Burnt out on your go-to winter travel destinations? We bet you are. After all, it’s a new post-COVID world and that means that it’s time to shake things up. Whether it’s for holiday family fun, glitzy New Year’s Eve shenanigans, winter sun, fun on the slopes, an urban artsy scene, immersion in nature or hiking, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. What’s your sign? We ask because we care, we ask because it matters and most importantly, we ask so we can help you find the perfect gift. Aquarius philosopher Simone Weil maintained, “Attention is the rarest and purest … Read more
Fragile? It must be Italian — or Oklahoman! A 50-foot-tall version of the sexy iconic leg lamp featured in the classic film “A Christmas Story” was erected in a small Oklahoma town to honor the artist who inspired it, according to friends and city officials. The statue boasts a black high heel and a fringed fiberglass … Read more
British archaeologist Howard Carter spent a decade-plus in the early 1900s fruitlessly sifting through the sands of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings for his patron, Lord Carnarvon. But after 15 years of unsuccessful toil, Carter finally struck gold in 1922: He found steps going down into the desert floor that would reveal a buried tomb, … Read more
Last stop, New York! After 10 months on the road, Louis Vuitton’s traveling exhibition celebrating the French founder’s bicentennial birthday has finally arrived in Manhattan. Called “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries,” the immersive show is open to the public in the former Barneys building, along with the iconic restaurant Freds. The roving project features 200 trunks … Read more
On the eastern end of Long Island, New York, lies a trove of art venues and a rich cultural scene to explore at leisure. You can find works in lush gardens and meadows, on manicured lawns, around ponds with waterlilies, by marshy creeks, and in historic Hamptons buildings. The list of galleries and arts centers … Read more
A law professor shared on Twitter the pieces of an ingenious cheating system involving pens used by one of her students, garnering enough attention that the student revealed how he accomplished his feat. Cheating returned to the news during the pandemic as remote learning made it easy for students to look up answers on exams. However, the … Read more
According to billionaire Leonard Stern, he is doing a “great thing” for art lovers in Greece and America. But some of Greece’s politicians, historians and art scholars beg to differ. At the center of this controversy is an esteemed collection of antiquities from the Cyclade islands, off of the Greek coast, dating back thousands of … Read more
written by Benjamin Sutton This article was originally published by The Art Newspaper, editorial partner of CNN Style. The “City,” a sprawling complex of outdoor structures and landmass, land artist Michael Heizer began construction in the Nevada desert in 1970, will eventually begin welcoming public visitors the following month. The site’s opening on September 2, … Read more