Their buildings have expanded and expenses have surged, even as attendance slowed. Art lovers will bear the cost: The Guggenheim is the latest to increase its entry fee to $30 — the new normal.
Category: Art
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SunRay Kelley, Master Builder of the Counterculture, Dies at 71
The go-to guru for those seeking their dream yurt, spiritual retreat or treehouse, he brought forth his handmade structures like a wizard with a chain saw.
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‘Mr. Blandings’ Is Now 75. What Can His Dream House Tell Us About Ours?
The 1948 film starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy celebrated leaving city life and spreading out in suburbia. Even then, it was a questionable idea.
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Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify
Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.
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The Life of Frank Kozik, a Creator of Era-Defining Rock Concert Posters and Collectible Toys
Frank Kozik made his name with his playfully gruesome concert posters for Nirvana, Soundgarden and Butthole Surfers. He added to his underground fame with his boundary-pushing “art toys.”
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Art Gallery or Living Space? Maison Lune is Both.
At Maison Lune, in Los Angeles, you may forget you’re in a home — until you hear the sound of the clothes dryer.
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At NYC Bodypainting Day, Naked Bodies Become Artists’ Canvases
Naked bodies of all shapes and sizes became artists’ canvases at a public art exhibition.
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Upstate Art Weekend Is Bigger Than It’s Ever Been
A great getaway awaits you up the Hudson: An annual festival of more than 100 participants across 10 New York counties, including NADA Foreland.
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Paris Without the Crowds
European hot spots are buckling with record numbers of travelers this season. But even in a global travel darling like the French capital, strategies exist to enjoy the sights without the crowds.
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Rick Froberg, Singer of Artful Intensity, Is Dead at 55
A longtime linchpin of the San Diego underground music scene, he built a devoted and enthusiastic following and was also a prolific visual artist.
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The Storytelling Trees of East Hampton
At the Folly Tree Arboretum, a natural museum curated by an artist with a historian’s eye, every oak, magnolia and sycamore has its own peculiar tale.