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Sex

Getting Up Close and Personal with Porn-Inspired Paintings

Decades after they were first censored in the 1970s, Betty Tompkins' photorealistic paintings of sex and genitalia are getting a digital reboot in her solo show, "Real Ersatz."
Lauren Oyler
10.14.15
middle east

'Blocking the Street Will Not Stop the Blood': Violence Continues Despite Israel's Security Clampdown

Among the “aggressive” measures being introduced by the Israeli authorities are closures of Palestinian neighborhoods in the occupied east of Jerusalem, but the bloodshed has continued today.
Harriet Salem
10.14.15
Thump

Apparently, You Might Be Able Create A Black Hole if You Pump Your Music too Loud

Turn up the volume loud enough and you might create a black hole.
Ezra Marcus
10.14.15
News

Berkeley Astronomer Geoff Marcy Will Resign After Sexually Harassing Students

A world-famous astronomer will leave the university after he admitted to sexually harassing at least four students.
Jason Koebler
10.14.15
FIGHTLAND

Democratic Presidential Contender Jim Webb Once Boxed Oliver North

He may not win the presidential election, but Webb cannot be beaten.
Josh Rosenblatt
10.14.15
thump news

Rabit Drops the Menacingly Raw "Snow Leopard," the Second Single Off His Forthcoming Debut Album

After wreaking havoc with "Pandemic," the Houston producer manages to get us even more excited for his 'Communion' LP.
Alexander Iadarola
10.14.15
Borgore

What It's Like Being a Feminist and Working for Borgore

"Once I figured out that Borgore wasn't a crack-smoking, womanizing sociopath with STDs dripping from his eyeballs, I was able to relax."
Molly Hankins
10.14.15
middle east

Russia is Bombing a Lot of Familiar Faces in Syria

The presence of Chechen fighters in Syria — veterans of two wars against Moscow — are a big reason why Russia is bombing targets in the country. The Russian effort is effectively a reenactment of the US' "flypaper" strategy in Iraq.
Torie Rose DeGhett
10.14.15
Art

Stunning Photos of a Bonsai Traveling the World

Azuma Makoto's sculpture goes where no bonsai has gone before.
Beckett Mufson
10.14.15
Features

Attention NYC! Noisey Presents Two Nights of Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Lower Dens at Irving Plaza

Unknown Mortal Orchestra are set to close out their 2016 tour with us for two back to back shows.
Noisey Staff
10.14.15
africa

Burundi TV Cameraman Shot and Killed in Latest Violence in Bujumbura

Tensions have been high in Bujumbura since President Pierre Nkurunziza's disputed reelection in July, with frequent clashes between security forces and residents in anti-Nkurunziza strongholds.
Reuters and VICE News
10.14.15
Art

[Exclusive] Decrypting Rihanna's Braille Album Art

Artist Roy Nachum explains the message behind Rihanna’s latest album’s cover art.
Antwaun Sargent
10.14.15
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