Classic sculptures in modern outfits. I think I have those same purple shoes… Founding Father Pin-Ups. Adams never looked so good. A temporary exhibit in New York City invited passerbys to touch black women’s hair. The resulting discussion, about racism, sexism, appropriation, and connections is a fascinating one. An instant, interactive art center experience was…
Monday Links on a Friday? Just keeping you on your toes… The German Museum Association (meine Kollegen) has issued new ethical guidelines for the care and repatriation of human remains. Sehr gut, Deutschland, sehr gut. A beautiful video about artist Ai Weiwei, his work, and the role of art in understanding life. What happens when…
Taking a 12-year old to the museum - a photo essay. Jamestown cannibalism confirmation, and the evidence will be displayed at the Smithsonian. Photographer Haley Morris-Cafiero documents the people who mock her in public by taking their picture. The story behind the ubiquitous “Keep Calm and Carry On” poster. For the museum bloggers out there -…
Here’s what was awesome in the world this week: The Toronto Public Library launched TKR-451, a Fahrenheit-451 alternative reality game. Take your seashells out of your ears and join the Resistance! I don’t know what’s better - that a seal has shown that a non-vocal mimicing animal can keep a beat, or that he does…
Tilda Swinton is presenting a performance piece, The Maybe, at the MOMA, by sleeping in a glass box. As if performing in a David Bowie video wasn’t cool enough… And speaking of David Bowie, the new V&A exhibit on the artist sounds AMAZING. The author of I F*cking Love Science turned out to be a…
Monday Links on a Wednesday, because that’s how I roll. Collectors Weekly examines the role of Bill Cosby’s sweaters on The Cosby Show. Rob Brydon embodies that special type of educator. You know the one. A great article on the genetics behind Muellerian mimicry. A blog combining fashion and historical perspective. Love it! Dinosaur egg…
The Tideline Project from the David Suzuki (love him!) Foundation makes you imagine what your home would look like underwater. 3-D printing fossils. ‘Nough said! Jaunty Dame with some fun examples of library exhibits. “Life’s Lessons: Free” has so much fun and poignant potential. Have you shared your stories of creativity with the peeps over…
Sorry about the blog silence - I’ve been busy working in Stuttgart (and since I have to wake up at 5:30 to catch my train, I’ve really just been busy being sleepy in Stuttgart). More posts to come next week! A hairstylist employed some impressive experimental archaeology to challenge accepted theories of Roman hairstyle construction…
Are you all subscribed to The Brain Scoop? Excellent, I thought so! This fantastic behind-the-scenes look into the Phillip L. Wright Zoological Museum is nostalgic for all of us who have actually used a brain scoop (ah, memories), and super-interesting for everyone else. An oldie but a goodie: Stuff Museum People Say. “Bleed away from…
The articles, resources, places and ideas I enjoyed this week. The Smithsonian has a fashion blog. Museums + clothing, it’s like peanut butter and chocolate all over again. Since moving to Germany, I’ve encountered the national obsession with hazelnuts. So it’s no surprise that a German artist is creating installations from hazelnut pollen. The library…
