Period Piece

Visual art is a language all its own, but more than a dozen artists discuss and draw inspiration from language in a new exhibition at Art Intersection. “Word Up: Artists Using Language” will showcase paintings, sculptures, printmaking, letterpress, and drawing from a collection of artists who have a connection to…

NASA Releases Curiosity’s Hi-Res Images of Mountains on Mars

See also: NASA Releases Curiosity’s First “True Color” Image of Mars This week, scientists at NASA gave the world a look at mountains on Mars, taken by the Curiosity Rover. Mount Sharp is near the rover’s landing spot, and was captured here with Curiosity’s 100-millimeter telephoto lens and the 34-milllimeter…

36: Melissa Cody

When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Melissa Cody…

Bill Wearing Socks: A Bill Murray Tribute in Paper Dolls

We all have plenty of reasons to thank Bill Murray, but Brazilian artist Niege Borges might take the cake on creative tribute. Borges writes that the project “Bill Wearing Socks” is “my thank you card to Bill Murray. But as I am not very good with words, I decided to…

We’re Doomed: Scientists Discover Genitalia-Headed Fish

See also: We’re Doomed: Scientists Discover Jumping Cockroach See also: We’re Doomed: Scientists Create “Supersoldier” Ants with Jaws See also: We’re Doomed: Scientists Discover Spiders with Claws Because what lies beneath can only get uglier, creepier, and more likely to suck on your toes when you fall off the side…

Am I a Beer Snob? (a Flowchart)

From time to time, Zach Fowle will provide a visual guide to every day and extraordinary situations … and (because he has bad handwriting) Claire Lawton will illustrate them. Welcome to Charted Territory: See also: Zach Fowle’s weekly Brew Review archives See also: A Summer Guide to Beer See also:…

Five Must-See Events This Week

We know, Monday sucks. But if you take a quick look at the calendar, you’ll see we’re off to a pretty good week of art events, sports games, dance parties, and more. Here are our must-see events from now to the weekend… Monday, August 27 “MathAlive!” @ Arizona Science Center…

Seven Life Lessons Learned from Neil Armstrong (1930-2012)

Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut, professor, and flight fanatic. He was the first person to set foot on the Moon in 1969. Armstrong was born in Ohio, was an eagle scout, and graduated from Purdue University and the University of Southern California. He served in the Korean War with…

10 of the World’s Most Famous Conjoined Twins

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center one in every 200,000 live twin births worldwide are conjoined, though 40 to 60 percent are stillborn and 35 percent of those who survive only live for a day. Conjoined Twins (less commonly referred to as Siamese Twins following the birth of…

37: Christian Filardo

When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Christian Filardo…

Sette Up

Lisa Sette’s Scottsdale gallery is a staple in the arts community and a challenging scene for any artist to wiggle into. For more than 25 years, Sette has selected artists from across the country to include in her stable. She said recently that every two years she holds an open…

Homespun

We spend plenty of time in our houses during the summer. A house can be a cool refuge, a sentimental space, or a place for some creative inspiration during vacation. A house is often more than just the walls and a roof, and, this summer, artists including Suzanne Klotz, Dana…

Fresh Prints

The people of Citizens Espresso Bar and Parsons Abstracts, Photos, & Prints know there’s only one way to experience a great art show: when you’re highly caffeinated. On Saturday, August 25, Citizen will be the spot for Parsons Abstracts Party, a showcase of new work from the local commercial art…

38: Wayne Rainey

When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Wayne Rainey…

39: Seth Gideon Fainkujen

When we last put the spotlight on 100 creative forces in Phoenix, it was no secret there were more than 100 individuals who were making waves in the local arts community. So as we count down to our annual Best of Phoenix issue, we’re profiling 100 more. Welcome (back) to 100 Creatives. Seth Gideon…