(JTA) —  Several staff members at a leading art magazine resigned in protest over the weekend after their editor-in-chief was fired following the publication of a letter that was sharply critical of Israel. Pro-Israel figures in the art world had condemned Artforum and its editor in chief, David Velasco, since the magazine’s publication of a…

With the launch of The Culture Show November 3, GBH 89.7 listeners will get an insider’s view of the arts landscape with an expansive look at diverse local artists and the big talent and productions that play in the region.   “This will be a cultural hub—covering theater, fashion, music, movies, TV, food and more—that…

Twelve costumed burros (donkeys) walked down Grand Avenue in Mancos, Colorado, after participating in an obstacle course competition during the fourth annual Burrofest. The June festival brings together burros and artists to highlight their talents and contributions to the town. Each artist chooses a burro to be their muse and model and creates a representation…

Text by Tracy Scott Forson Photographs selected by Jeff Campagna It’s officially the spookiest time of the year. Halloween, a celebration that traces its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, is a day for jack-o’-lanterns, painted faces, ghosts, scary stories and candy. To get into the spirit of this haunted holiday, enjoy 15…

Aside from maybe bomb defusing or hostage negotiations, there’s nothing more stressful than driving with my dad in the car. His constant commentary always starts out reasonable: “Watch that kid on the bike,” or, “Betsy, that car’s about to pull out.” But it quickly escalates to, “Hey, that car’s not going to stop at that…

On a recent visit to the SteelStacks, paranormal investigator Justin Torok encountered something spooky Torok is the host of the YouTube series and podcast, “Ghost Encounters” His latest episode explores the hauntings at Wooden Match, an old Bethlehem train station and the site of a deadly accident in 1927 BETHLEHEM, Pa. — It was shortly…

By Taiwan Association of Cultural Policy Studies. Image credit: Hualien Cultural Creative Industries Park by bfatphoto / Flickr, license: CC BY-ND 2.0 DEED. Taiwan’s Cultural Policy  People are the mainstay of Taiwan’s culture, and “freedom” is at the centre of people’s thoughts and creations. Since the early 2000s, Taiwan has undergone a series of citizen-led cultural reforms, including a…

At first light at Rosewood Baha Mar, arguably one of the most stylish hotels in The Bahamas, the sand is being meticulously raked on the idyllic Cable Beach and, in the kitchens, piles of exotic fruit are being prepared for the countless rum-laced Bahama Mamas which will be served that day: it’s another day in…