The Controversial Career of Judy Chicago, the Godmother of Feminist Art

On March 14, 1979, Judy Chicago’s art instillation, “The Dinner Party,” was opened at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. That instillation pushed feminist art to the limelight, changing the lives of women, and forever defining Chicago as a legend. Now, “The Dinner Party” is permanently installed in the Brooklyn Museum, but the life…

Nuit Blanche – Late Night Culture Sensation

Let’s start with some cultural literacy.  What is Nuit blanche?  First of all, it is French for ‘All-Nighter’ and is a cultural takeover in the given city in which it takes place.  The ‘White Night’ has spread to countless major cities around the world including Canada’s own Montreal and Toronto as well as Europe’s Rome…

SaM’s Serving of NeRd: Kinetic Sculpture

Imagine a being that requires nothing but a slight breeze to survive. Sculptor Theo Jansen has created the Animaris Siamesis – a huge insect-like structure that moves independently with minor assistance from the wind. Kind of hard to imagine, isn’t it? Check out the video and see for yourself! [youtube HSKyHmjyrkA] \\//