Big Freedia: I Heard

Beyoncé fans heard Big Freedia growling, “I came to slay, bitch! I like cornbread and collard greens, bitch” in the sensational new track “Formation”—those guest verses channeled the angst and attitude of the rapper’s hometown, New Orleans. Now the Queen of Bounce releases something new herself that’s noticeably different from the bass-heavy, knockout club tracks that made her a performer’s performer. The melodious song “I …

BIO:DIP at Red Bull Studios New York

Soap sculptures and a modified ventilation system make for a unique dual art exhibition

Even before entering “BIO:DIP“—an exhibition at Red Bull Studios, New York that comes with a healthy dose of chemistry information—visitors will notice that the building’s windows have been painted over in a lush, ruby red. It turns out they were painted with lipstick (from a 55 gallon drum) which will degrade as the exhibition continues. This entry point is an indicator of what one will …

Award-Winning Author Umberto Eco Dies at 84

Umberto Eco, an Italian scholar and award-winning author best known for “The Name of the Rose,” died Friday at the age of 84. His legacy is defined by a body of work beloved by readers and, at times, confusing to critics. His novels touched upon his studies as a semiotician; exploring the words, religious icons, clothing, musical scores and cartoons of various cultures. “I think …