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Secret government electronic surveillance documents must be released, judge says
In response to a VICE News petition, the government will soon reveal long-secret information about its use of pen registers and trap and trace devices to monitor communications.
Jason Leopold
9.17.16
Art

Siberian Shamanism Invites You into a Trance at This Installation
In ‘Ongon,’ artist Abraham Brody attempts to bring the shamanic experience into an art gallery.
DJ Pangburn
9.17.16
Art

Famous Renaissance Paintings Are Even More Surreal as Modern Photos
Despite its beauty, Renaissance art isn’t exactly perfect in the representational diversity department. Photographer Ventiko is here to help.
Andrew Nunes
9.17.16
Art

How an Artist Used Recovered Sandals to Mourn the Refugee Crisis
Romuald Hazoumè’s 'All in the Same Boat' depicts the odds stacked against refugees.
Taylor Lindsay
9.17.16
refugees

For Refugees, Internet Access Has Become as Important as Food and Water
The report, which looked at data from 44 different countries, found that Internet access has become “as vital to them as food, water, or shelter” for many refugees.
Nick Rose
9.17.16
Art

Performance Art Pioneer ULAY Sheds It All for a Photography Retrospective
Many know Ulay in relation to his ex-partner, Marina Abramovic, but a retrospective exhibition highlights the artist’s individual photographic work.
Alyssa Buffenstein
9.17.16
Art

'Silent Laughs' Is the Film Bringing Deaf Culture Mainstream
We learned how to say "dickhead" in Sign Language from the star of Natalia Kouneli's short documentary, 'Silent Laughs.'
Catherine Chapman
9.17.16
Design

Liquid-Filled Vinyl Records Make Trippy Art, Music
Now, collectors can own playable albums sealed with glitter, hair, leaves, and even blood.
Anna Marks
9.17.16
Art

Yogi Couple Bends Their Bodies into Muscular Geometric Art
The couple that shape shifts together, stays together.
Diana Shi
9.17.16
Art

An LA Visual Artist Exercises Empathy Within Nature
In 'Gentle Existential,' artist Michelle Blade finds clarity in the urban existence by removing herself to the natural world.
Diana Shi
9.17.16
Art

This Eye-Popping Flower Parade Includes a Fire-Breathing Dragon
An annual jubilee of flower floats cover the streets of this Dutch town.
Diana Shi
9.17.16
Art

It's All Color & Chaos at Helen Frankenthaler's New Exhibition
The Abstract Impressionism and Color Field legend spans over two decades at Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills.
Diana Shi
9.17.16
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