Oophaga Vicentei x Oophaga Pumilio

A daring Swedish art student questioning race and identity by breeding a hybrid frog

As Stockholm’s art and design schools prepare to open their doors for annual graduation shows, there are already ripples of exciting suggesting that this year holds many delights for the viewer. Last year the city was outraged at the work of Konstfack student Anna Odell, whose video work documented her own fake suicide attempt. This year however, much of the buzz is as a result …

Small Is Beautiful

Multi-talented artists build miniature cities with their towering creativity

Thankfully, not everyone has outgrown the shoebox dioramas of their school days. Opening today, 12 May 2010, at Manhattan’s Murphy and Dine gallery, “Small Is Beautiful” showcases miniature cities painstakingly constructed by five artists. Curated by Scion and Theme Magazine, the accomplished group builds upon the headlining motif, tapping into themes such as childhood, urbanism and cultural diversity. Acclaimed for his wallpaper designs, prints and …

Pierre Cardin: 60 Years of Innovation

A vibrantly illustrated survey of the iconic fashion designer's singular vision

On the occasion of his fashion house’s 60th anniversary, Pierre Cardin has no regrets. “I will have owned it all,” he says, “without it owning me.” The new retrospective, ”Pierre Cardin: 60 Years of Innovation,” considers the breadth of the fashion legend’s career. Written by Jean-Pascal Hesse, longtime director of communications for the label, the book features 200 color and black-and-white images. Recognized as a pioneer from the start, …