Installation view: “Pocket Universe” by Asta Vani Sigurardóttir In the Icelandic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Photo: Andrea Ferro Photography The Icelandic Pavilion offers one of the most ethereal, poetic experiences currently in existence in Venice – a seamless exercise in myth-making and fantasy. The exhibition titled “Pocket Universe” by Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir is a … Read more
Owners of pro sports teams meddling in roster construction is nothing new. Whether for the better or worse of his franchises, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has tampered plenty, and his latest doings cross over to the NBA. Haslam, a co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks since 2023, reportedly had his fingerprints on the deal that … Read more
After Lady Liberty, this is probably the most popular statue in New York City. New York City kingpin Jalen Bronson has a shot at a 6-foot-2-inch replica in bronze just blocks from Madison Square Garden. Benjamin Cohen, founder of Popular @newyorkers Social media channels, on a mission to get the ball moving – after Mayor … Read more
Installation view: “Marginalia” by Tara Faye Coleman at a gallery here in Pittsburgh in 2023. Courtesy of Tara Faye Coleman When Lexi Bishop moved from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh in 2020, these were the conundrums before her. After working for Nino Mir in Los Angeles and Christie’s in New York City, Bishop decided to open … Read more
A beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin that was the site of recent violent protests has been closed, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a rescue group in Florida. Big Dog Ranch Rescue announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to permanently close Ridglan Farms and relocate its remaining 475 … Read more
During one of the quietest times in the college football calendar, the Brendan Sorsby drama has broken through the calmness. Following Texas judge Ken Curry issuing a temporary injunction on June 8, allowing Sorsby to play in 2026 after serving a two-game suspension, outrage has grown across the college football landscape, as have the jokes. … Read more
The Pittsburgh Steelers still have a dilemma to solve as it pertains to their future at quarterback, with Aaron Rodgers currently holding the fort. The team hasn’t been able to maintain long-term consistency under center since Ben Roethlisberger retired in 2022. With several directions they could go in for the future, two analysts highlighted an … Read more
“He’s petrified of that space in behind” – Michael Owen takes a dig at United star whose lack of pace is a ‘real problem’ to the team Ex-Manchester United player Michael Owen has recently criticized the performance of United captain Harry Maguire against Southampton. Maguire was easily beaten by Southampton’s number 18 Armando Broja in a … Read more
Latest Update on Roberto Firmino Liverpool’s future as Jurgen Klopp takes final decision According to report, Liverpool are said to be offering Roberto Firmino a new deal as new Klopp attack plan is revealed. Firmino’s future at the club is in doubt as his current contract expires in the summer of 2023 and Jurgen Klopp’s … Read more
Chelsea Legend Didier Drogba takes a dig at Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s over AFCON remarks – “it means a lot Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has taken his time to react to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s comments about the Africa Cup of Nations being a “little tournament.” After the red’s convincing 4-0 win over arsenal in the Premier League last November, … Read more