Non-Melting Ice Cream

At the Biotherapy Development Research Center in Kanazawa, an accidental discovery has resulted in the invention of non-melting ice cream. The ingredient is a polyphenol liquid, extracted from strawberries, that “make[s] it difficult for water and oil to separate”—meaning, in this instance, that a popsicle keeps its shape. Kanazawa Ice first became available earlier this year, and now can be bought in Osaka and Tokyo. …

Cindy Sherman’s Instagram Account is Now Public

Some time over the past couple of months, artist Cindy Sherman made her Instagram account public—much to the delight of her admirers. With an incredible look into her process, and (of course) her conceptual, manipulated self-portraits. While it has many guessing as to whether it’s a glimpse of new work, or perhaps artwork in itself, it’s a fascinating social media account that’s much more engaging …

The Golden Age of Bronx Graffiti

A new photo book by brothers Kenny and Paul Cavalieri, “From the Platform 2” traces the golden years of Bronx graffiti. The Cavalieris began shooting painted subway trains in 1983, a time in which style was king and competition among writers was strong. The brothers continued shooting (learning train schedules in order to get the best shots) until 1989, when the last painted train was …