In the undulating hills of a vineyard in northern Greece, a groundbreaking structure integrates flawlessly with the scenery of Evia. This subtly designed establishment is the Kitma Aidipsos winery, engineered by the architecture firm Fotis Zapantiotis, based in Athens. By blending subterranean and natural components, the winery presents a unique viewpoint on the art of winemaking and the visitor experience. […]
An ancient wooden Egyptian falcon along with a powder created by WSU for Egyptian blue investigations have illuminated the history of the oldest synthetic pigment, Egyptian blue, which dates back to around 3300 BCE. A partnership between Washington State University (WSU), the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute has allowed scholars to recreate the pigment’s […]
**Fabio Petani Unveils ‘BOTANICAL PULSE: Insulin & Spartium Junceum’ – A Living Wall in Hell’s Kitchen** In the core of Manhattan’s lively Hell’s Kitchen, Italian muralist Fabio Petani has introduced his newest creation, ‘BOTANICAL PULSE: Insulin & Spartium Junceum.’ Renowned for his expansive public artworks that blend chemistry with nature, Petani continues to challenge conventions with this living wall, transforming […]
Photo: George Grantham Bain Collection via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_big_hand-out_-_Hobo_Convention,_Cincinnati_LCCN98502778.tif) (Public domain) What inspires you to rise in the morning and face your day? How do you make decisions? Many individuals, whether consciously or subconsciously, have cultivated a distinct set of principles, morals, and beliefs that direct their everyday actions. What exists in your principles might be absent in someone else’s—or, more […]
Few of Japan’s great photographers had a career as bold and multifaceted as Masahisa Fukase. Though largely defined by his black and white magnum opus *Ravens* (1986), a book of photographs in which the photographer casts himself as the grim black bird, Fukase managed to express facets of himself through many different proxies. He shot photos of [his wife in […]
Hyperallergic Members are invited to join us on August 12, 2025, for a virtual conversation with two renowned artists about the materiality of paint: Rina Banerjee and Ellie Irons. The speakers will delve into the particularities of working with different pigments and surfaces, the process and chemistry behind creating their own paint, and how they choose the right color. Moderated […]
The deeper we delve into understanding chimpanzees, the clearer it becomes how similar they are to us. We possess 98% of our genetic material in common with chimps, and if you seek evidence, this popular video may just persuade you. It showcases a chimp named Citron reuniting with an old companion—his savior, Fabrice “Fiston” Moudoungue. When Citron was a mere […]
A crude sketch reportedly hand-drawn by former President Donald Trump was included in a 50th birthday album for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This allegedly marker-drawn illustration depicted a nude woman, with Trump’s name situated in the subject’s groin region. This note was part of a leather-bound album compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, containing provocative content from Epstein’s associates. Trump denies […]
“The Enchanted Rat and His Sleek Device” by Ben Alldridge, highlights the scientific significance of alternative specialized camera gear or photographic techniques“In the uncharted wilderness of Tasmania’s southwest, a variety of creatures prowl after dark. Among them are Eastern quolls (Dasyurus viverrinus), which exhibit a remarkable secret. While their fur typically appears fawn or black, under specific light wavelengths, they […]
Live performances can envelop you in the experience, making you feel transported to another realm. The music itself is significant, but the visual elements of the event play an equally vital role. The architecture firm STUFISH designed an impressive stage for the electronic Adriatic Sound Festival at Fano Airport in Italy, scheduled from June 13 to June 14, 2025. Its […]