Former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, like those before them, have had their portraits formally painted to hang at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. The…
Here is the official transcript of President Obama's Farewell Address as released by The White House. Throughout the speech I have added seventy (70!) of my favorite photos of The President…
Combine the popularity of cats and the fairly universal disdain for politicians and you get the hilarious - and real- politically inclined scratching posts from Politikats. Politikats Cat Scratching Posts…
I haven't even thought about blogging about the 2009 Emmys (it hasn't even aired here yet on the West Coast), and I probably won't even do a post on them…
With the inauguration of our President-Elect / Rockstar / Pop Icon/ Harbinger of Hope just around the corner, there's a lot of Obamarama fun to be had. Don't commemorate the…
Shepard Fairey's HOPE Obama poster is probably the most recognized presidential propaganda out there, but he certainly wasn't the only one who designed a beautiful poster in support of Barack…
With his Hipstory portraits Israeli artist Amit Shimoni is turning World History's most recognizable personalities into hipsters and selling them as everything from wall art prints to stickers. Hipstory Portraits…
With the election just around the corner, the ongoing push to get out and vote continues to present us with creative and engaging executions. New York Magazine brought together 48…
Bravo, Sasha Baron Cohen. He certainly is one brave human. Sasha Baron Cohen Punks the Alt-Right at Racistpalooza Yesterday in Olympia, Washington, he infiltrated an Alt-right rally and got all…
One great thing about a global crisis and the internet is that those whose talents had previously escaped our attention often come to the forefront in the shape of memes,…
Perfect timing. Today is International Women's Day and this arrived on my doorstep last night. Icons: 50 Heroines Who Shaped Contemporary Culture. A brand new, beautiful book celebrating 50 iconic…
To compliment the present POTUS, FLOTUS and this administration in any way whatsoever is a difficult thing for this liberal blog. We are fundamentally opposed to many of their policies…
The performances at the 61st annual Grammy Awards last night were some of the best in recent years. The estrogen-laden evening of sisterhood, love and music hosted by Alicia Keys…
The first night of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, begins tomorrow night, December 2nd. Borrowing a phrase from recently departed President George H.W Bush, this seemed like an opportune time to…
Aretha. You don't even need to say her last name. Everyone knows the Queen of Soul. The woman whose gospel-honed, passionate voice appealed to multi-generations for over six decades. And…
Mike Murphy's Mind-Blowing Perceptual Art consists of three dimensional installations that appear one way when viewed from a certain angle and then convey a different image or message when viewed…
The Prince Estate, alongside Pantone Color Institute™, the global color authority, has announced the creation of a standardized custom color to represent and honor international icon, Prince. Pantone Names Purple…
Handmade in Fullerton, California, these Fan Art Prayer Candles are some false idols I don't mind worshipping. From Tupac to Willy Wonka to The Golden Girls, Kerrin Piche Serna turns…
In March of this year, it was announced that Comedy Central's The Daily Show would be presenting The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library Honoring The 45TH President of the…
The Skateroom has teamed up with contemporary Chinese artist and political activist Ai Weiwei as well as with artist Shepard Fairey to launch limited edition decks that exemplify their feelings…
