Pyongyang Architectural and Cultural Guide

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DOM Publishers put Pyongyang, North Korea on the map with their 368-page, two-part architectural guide book. Volume 1 presents more than 100 buildings, without any further commentary beyond the information provided by the Pyongyang Foreign Languages Publishing House. Volume 2 dissects this material and puts it in the context of North Korean history and urban planning practices.

Moonrise Kingdom

GZA at MIT, Tweeting plants, North Korea architecture guides and more in our look at the web this week

Wes Anderson returns to the big screen with his new film “Moonrise Kingdom”—his first since the beloved “Fantastic Mr. Fox” in 2009. With Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Edward Norton playing out the “story of ardor for rebellious adventure” against scenes boasting Anderson’s distinct, highly styled aesthetic, it’s one to look out for come 25th May.

Art Thoughtz: Damien Hirst

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In a direct-address video, Art Thoughtz personality Hennessey Youngman explains the “perfect storm of banality” that is Damien Hirst, and how money has served as his medium. But Youngman’s biggest beef with the artist, who is estimated to be worth £215 million, is the “asshole” way he presents himself in photographs—a style he can only liken to the “douchery” of Bono.