The Private Life of Paño Arte
When I first encountered paño arte in an art institution I was torn in my assessment of whether or not it belonged in a museum.
The Living Legacy of Funerary Arts
Funerary arts play a vital role in preserving key cultural values and knowledge keeping while reminding us of our humanity by so devotedly caring for the dead.
Required Reading
This week, reimagined bolo ties, art-world oligarchy, the Cubbyhole incident, your guide to gay bathhouses in Japan, and why no one needs more than $20 million.
Join Our Curatorial Fellows for Talks on Paño Arte, Indigenous Print Design, and More
Tune into our series of online events next month with Hyperallergic Fellows Álvaro Ibarra, Brianna Hernández, Machiko Harada, Tiffany D. Gaines, and Brian Johnson.
Danielle De Jesus’s Ode to Puerto Rican Bushwick
Amid the neighborhood’s rampant gentrification, the artist captures the moments she wants to remember.
Why Alibaba Stock Tanked Today
Even the addition of $25 billion to its existing stock buyback authorization couldn’t keep the bears at bay.
British American Tobacco Jumped Today — Is the Stock a Buy for 2024?
British American Tobacco’s dividend profile continues to improve, and its key growth bets appear to be strengthening.
When Book Covers Outshine Their Pages
Judging a Book by its Cover at Manhattan’s Grolier Club pays homage to the highly specialized art form.
Why Super Micro Computer, C3.ai, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Other Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Rallied on Thursday
The results from another AI-fueled company sparked a rally.
A View From the Easel
This week, artist studios in Brooklyn, Chicago, California, and Virginia.
Analysis of biological networks helps explain the complexity of multiple sclerosis
An international study has used a computational biology tool that, by analyzing a multitude of biological data from multiple sclerosis patients ranging from genetic information to the whole organism, reveals the relationship between elements of differe…
Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever
Researchers report the results of the first ever genome-wide association study (GWAS) of a biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) virus. The team found two key human genetic factors that could help explain why some people develop severe Lassa fever, and a set of LA…
Nanofiber bandages fight infection, speed healing
Researchers have identified a new way to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of a botanical compound to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that fight infection and help wounds heal more quickly.
Newly discovered genetic malfunction causes rare lung disease
The absence of a single immune cell receptor has been linked to both fewer defenses against mycobacterial infections, such as TB, and damaging buildup of sticky residue in the lungs.
Why politics bring out the worst in us
In a survey involving a total of 2,472 respondents, researchers asked participants about nonpolitical and political moral behavior and nonpolitical and political moral tolerance. They found people more willing to behave badly in political contexts — a…
Low voice pitch increases standing among strangers
If you’re looking for a long-term relationship or to boost your social status, lower your pitch, according to researchers studying the effects of voice pitch on social perceptions. They found that lower voice pitch makes women and men sound more attrac…