Raising Union Station

from Observer Billionaire Todd Graves Hopes to Use Art to Fuel Infrastructure Improvements Graves plans to display and then donate a group of Carlos Diniz drawings depicting the 1988 renovation of D.C.’s Union Station. By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly The drawings...

Subliminal Da Vinci

from artnet Art Bites: Did Leonardo Hide Music in ‘The Last Supper’? Dinner and a show. by Verity Babbs Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper, (c. 1495-98) Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper (c. 1495-98) which shows the final meeting of Jesus and the 12 apostles, is one of...

But what if you turn into a monkey?

from The Guardian If you yearn for the void, try floating naked in a dark tank by Madeleine Aggeler Depending on who you ask, spending an hour floating naked in a soundproof, lightproof tank with only your own thoughts for company sounds either like a soothing respite...

Eno Illuminated

from artnet Brian Eno’s New Illuminated Turntable Does More Than Spin Records The record player doubles as an artwork and can be yours for a mere $25,000. by Brian Boucher Musician and artist Brian Eno has released a new edition of a custom-designed turntable that is...

It’s Beginning

from AP Private lander makes first US moon landing in more than 50 years BY MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lander on Thursday made the first U.S. touchdown on the moon in more than 50 years, but managed just a weak signal back until flight...