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What's the Deal With Ryan Lochte's Hip-Hop Tropical Frat-Boy Wardrobe?

What's the Deal With Ryan Lochte's Hip-Hop Tropical Frat-Boy Wardrobe?

He's embracing the role of Olympian as entertainer, taste be damned.

The Man Who Painted 'Atlantic' Covers Before Photography Took Over

The Man Who Painted 'Atlantic' Covers Before Photography Took Over

A new Society of Illustrators exhibit showcases the work of Stanley Meltzoff, illustrator and Renaissance man.

The Most Beautiful Olympic Stadiums Ever Built

The Most Beautiful Olympic Stadiums Ever Built

These feats of architecture are as stunning as the feats of athleticism housed within them.

The Spectacular Incoherence of the Olympic Opening Ceremony

The Spectacular Incoherence of the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Danny Boyle's pageant was a visual mess—but that was sort of the point.

Writing Is Design, Too

Writing Is Design, Too

A talk with Alice Twemlow, co-founder of the MFA Design Criticism program at the School of Visual Arts.

Remember When the Olympics Used to Have an Art Competition? No?

Remember When the Olympics Used to Have an Art Competition? No?

Yes, the Olympics once had an art division—and in 1936, it was kind of hijacked by Nazis.

Does Artistic Collaboration Ever Work?

Does Artistic Collaboration Ever Work?

How creativity is both nurtured and thwarted when people team up

The 20th Century Was for Kids

The 20th Century Was for Kids

A new exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art shows how things made for children shape culture—for better and worse.

'WET': Of Course There Was a 'Gourmet Bathing' Magazine in the '70s

'WET': Of Course There Was a 'Gourmet Bathing' Magazine in the '70s

A new book revives the avant-garde arts publication that influenced a generation of designers.

The Sober Aesthetics of Pot Shops

The Sober Aesthetics of Pot Shops

A new book documents what L.A.'s dispensary scene looks like.

The Gutsy Scribbling of R.O. Blechman

The Gutsy Scribbling of R.O. Blechman

The influential cartoonist is finally getting his much-deserved due.

Famous Artists' Early Exhibition Reviews

Famous Artists' Early Exhibition Reviews

The critics who weighed in on legends in the making

CreativeMornings: a Monthly Campfire for Designers

CreativeMornings: a Monthly Campfire for Designers

The a.m. speaker series has expanded to 29 cities. Now, it aims for thematic unity.

Giving 'Great Expectations' a Redesign ... 70 Times

Giving 'Great Expectations' a Redesign ... 70 Times

A far-flung team reimagines the first page of Dickens's epic novel--and ends up with some strange results.

The Story Behind the Iconic Andy Warhol 'Esquire' Cover

The Story Behind the Iconic Andy Warhol 'Esquire' Cover

Legendary designer George Lois shares early sketches of the famous image.

200 Years of Stunning and Strange Presidential Campaign Posters

200 Years of Stunning and Strange Presidential Campaign Posters

A brief visual history of political propaganda design

Yayoi Kusama: The Polka-Dot-Loving Art Legend I Initially Mistook for Crazy

Yayoi Kusama: The Polka-Dot-Loving Art Legend I Initially Mistook for Crazy

A documentary in the works looks to capture the incredible career of an 83-year-old Japanese eccentric.

Re-Imagining the Paper Airplane

Re-Imagining the Paper Airplane

20 of today's most exciting artists redesign the childhood staple.

Giving a School a Makeover? Let Kids Pick the Color Palette

Giving a School a Makeover? Let Kids Pick the Color Palette

Hues influence moods, so one group is empowering students to influence their surroundings.

A Short Survey of Rainbows in Art

A Short Survey of Rainbows in Art

Celebrating progress through artistic expression

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