Rashid Johnson (b. 1977, Chicago) is recognized as one of the major voices of his generation, an artist who composes searing meditations on race and class while establishing an organic formal vocabulary that fuses a variety of sculptural and painterly traditions. Though he employs materials drawn from specific autobiographical contexts—including those related to African American intellectual and imaginative life—and though his practice had its beginnings in photography and conceptual art, Johnson is equally interested in testing the ability of abstract visual languages to communicate across cultural boundaries. The visceral experience of art, on formal terms, is therefore considered inseparable from... Continue reading

New Years is a time for reflection and prediction. This year I found an interesting take on looking forward into 2025 with Hyperallergic's Art Tarotscope by AX Mina. Hyperallergic’s tarotscope series is a combination of tarot with astrology, a reading... Continue reading

We think more practically as Mercury enters Capricorn this week. Focusing on the essentials and crafting our success gets us a big boost. Continue reading

Here is a wonderful interview article on Bodega cats. For those of you not familiar with these felines, they are part of the family of small family groceries called bodgeas. They prowl the aisles and make sure that there are... Continue reading

Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are... Continue reading

For those of you who track the void of course moons through the months, here is February 2025. Read more about the definition of the VOC and see how they can improve your timing. And as you get more involved... Continue reading

Retrograde Mars in Leo backs into Cancer this week continuing to impact our actions … or should I say over reactions? Take things slowly and carefully as the ground shifts. Continue reading

Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are... Continue reading

The Christmas Enthusiast offers some predictions for the new year 2025. Here are the highlights. Read the full article to see how your own sign is affected. Major Astrological Events in 2025 Here’s a rundown of the key astrological events... Continue reading

As we welcome the New Year and shake off the old, we find that Mercury redirects. Our communication sharpens and our understanding strengthens. Tell it like it is! Continue reading

There is a quiet sophistication in Milt Kobayashi’s oil painted canvases, summoning a pensive, ethereal feeling in the viewer. Kobayashi’s subjects are people from another time and place and, yet, they are strangely familiar. They are urban dwellers lost in thought as they take a momentary respite from their routine. Kobayashi’s people are absorbed in the world of contemplation and meditation - making them attractively aloof. A third generation Japanese-American, Kobayashi was born in New York City, soon after that his family moved to Oahu, Hawaii, and then ventured to Los Angeles when he was eight. After receiving his B.A.... Continue reading

Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are... Continue reading

We present a great article by guest contributor Jack Mcdaniels on the prospects of New York Sports teams in the next seasons. Whisper it, but New York City sports teams are in a drought era. Since the New York Giants won Super Bowl XLVI in February 2012, no team from the city has triumphed in any championship of the Big 4 US sports leagues – NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL. Of course, a gap of a dozen years or so between championships is standard for most cities. Yet, this is New York City, and a couple of teams should always compete... Continue reading

According to Untapped City, spray paint cans are the latest unconventional objects in New York City to be arranged in the form of a Christmas tree. Standing in Freeman Alley at the UNTITLED Hotel on the Lower East Side, this graffiti-themed tree is made entirely of spray paint cans sourced... Continue reading

Thrillist has compiled a list of some of the most common travel superstitions. Are any familiar to you? The Surprising Origins of Americans' Most Common Travel Superstitions Traveling can be scary. It's easy to spiral about how planes even fly... Continue reading

According to Altas Obscura, every December 23, crowds gather in Oaxaca's main square to celebrate the Night of the Radishes, or La Noche de Rábanos. It’s a competition between artists who use the purple produce to make sculptures and, hopefully, win the big prize of the night. All kinds of... Continue reading

The Sun enters Capricorn and offers good common sense to any life issue. Apply your know-how and make anything better and better. Continue reading

Here is an article by guest contributor Chris, a senior writer at Senior Writer at PlayHub who covers the world of fitness, training, and performance gear. Chris brings over a decade of experience in sports journalism and a passion for uncovering stories that inspire athletes at every level. As gaming becomes another version of popular sports, understanding how it fits into the sports arena can help us expand our enjoyment and seek new exciting match-ups. The gaming industry grows steadily each year with the release of new titles across diverse genres. This increase in video game offerings has fueled a... Continue reading

Your pets are members of the family, so you want to ensure they are happy and healthy. From vaccines and checkups to diet and exercise, caring for a pet is a big responsibility. However, pet care does not have to... Continue reading

Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are... Continue reading

Last night I had dreams that involved spoons which was strange in that I never dreamed of spoons before as far as I can remember. So I was very curious to know what spoons represented in dreams. Here is what... Continue reading

Retrograde Neptune redirects and makes our dreams more substantial and attainable. We can keep our feet on the ground while our heads are blissfully in the clouds. Continue reading

Lottery ads tell us you only need a dollar and a dream. But it is also helpful to have a list of lucky numbers to help spur the good fortune ... or fortunes. So with that in mind, here are... Continue reading

Choosing the perfect gift is always a challenge for me, especially for the holiday season. So I've created this astrologically inspired list. Consider their sun sign to make the perfect choice. Here are some suggestions by sign: ARIES (MARCH 21... Continue reading

Mars retrogrades and opposes Pluto now leading us into decisive and often landscape-changing actions. Think before you jump … and pack a pillow. Continue reading