The Artists that Defined the 1960s

The latest installment of Artsy’s decade-defining series focuses on the 1960s, the period of time in which the likes of Andy Warhol, Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, John Cage and others came to dominate the art world, meanwhile cementing New York as its epicenter. While Warhol’s bright Pop Art works caught international attention—introducing the scene to those not familiar with fine art—movements like Minimalism, Fluxus and …

tUnE-yArDs: Rocking Chair

A good music video entertains, but a great music video contributes to the value of the track. Artist Sarah Pupo’s vision for tUnE-yArD’s latest single, “Rocking Chair” (off 2014’s Nikki Nack) delivers all of the above. There’s a vibrant, hand-cut DIY aesthetic that matches the vocal dynamics of lead singer Merrill Garbus. Images flit back and forth, up and down, guided only by color and …

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’s New iPad App

For those who wish to visit but can’t make the trip, New York’s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum has just released a dedicated iPad app to explore its vast collection. Through the app, users from all over the world can view public exhibitions as well as in-house archives—and it’s not just a bunch of photos. The app contains audio commentary, video interviews, essays and even information …