Kalliopi Lemos: In Balance at Gazelli Art House
Haunting studies in pressure and freedom at the London-based artist's new show
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NSFW at OUTLET, Brooklyn
Turning the tables, the new exhibition will show male nudes painted by women artists
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How a Nigerian Hyper-Realist Artist Went Viral
After sharing images of his newest works, Lagos-based artist Oresegun Olumide went viral. His hyper-realistic oil paintings have been shared tens of thousands of times across various social platforms, including Instagram, where …
Lawrence: Superficial
NYC-based band Lawrence, helmed by siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence and backed up by a talented slew of musicians (including a three-piece horn section), are driving to Austin this very moment to …
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Japan’s Ongoing Nuclear Clean-Up, Five Years Later
Five years after a catastrophic earthquake and its resulting tsunami hit Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, workers continue to tirelessly clean up radiation. Ahead of the anniversary of the disaster, National …
Cassius feat. Cat Power + Mike D: ACTION
Cassius’ 2010 EP The Rawkers was a goldmine: every one of those six tracks—from “I Love U So” to “Arcadine” and “Shark Simple”—showed off a different aspect of Philippe Zdar and Boom …
Premiere: “Time” by EMEFE
Funk served fresh, a new track and accompanying EP from the NYC afrobeat band
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Meet Loongkoonan, One of Australia’s Oldest Artists
At the age of 105, Aboriginal artist Loongkoonan is believed to be one of Australia’s oldest painters. Using acrylic paints on canvas and linen, she creates award-winning works depicting her century-long connection …
Major Lazer in Cuba
Photos from their most significant performance yet
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Research Debunks the Myth of HIV’s Patient Zero
One man has been blamed for the spread of HIV across the US: Gaetan Dugas. Often referred to as “Patient Zero,” he was characterized as a flight attendant whose promiscuity sparked the …