Culture
Nostalgic Video Games: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board
In many ways, the hours spent on these apps, websites, and consoles were not wasted — they now serve as memories to be cherished.
Diving into Newbury Street’s Inaugural ‘ARTWALK’
Each participating gallery offered a captivating journey through the diverse realms of artistic expression.
Mahaniyom Review: A Must-Try, Mouthwatering Twist on Thai Cuisine
Mahaniyom has gained a “golden child” status among Boston’s hottest restaurants
Shopping with Artists: The Rise of the Artisanal Store
With often timeless products, artisanal stores resist the fast changing trends of the time and support artists, craftspeople, and small-scale businesses.
Japan Festival Boston: A Celebration of Culture and Community
For the first time in five years, the Japan Festival Boston returned to Boston with larger crowds and more energy than ever
Artist Profile: Brian Wasik on Cheese, Family Values, and Customer Service
Speaking fondly of his childhood in the shop, Wasik said, “I was born here, basically.”
Artist Profile: Nick DiGiovanni ’19 on the Art of Culinary Content Creation
DiGiovanni is a prolific content creator known for his imaginative food hacks and hotshot celebrity collaborations.
Embracing Inevitable Change: The Art of Art Conservation
The dynamic, ever-changing nature of art conservation is exemplified in the field’s rare usage of the term “restoration.”
A History of Solar Eclipses in Art
Art serves as a vehicle for the many feelings spurred by the exceedingly rare and fascinating phenomenon that is a solar eclipse.
The Rise and Renewal of Coffee as an Art Form
The beverage’s role as an accessory to trending aesthetics has persisted.
What Happened to the Starving Artist?
Artists have always had to fight the world they live in and the artists they compete against. Now, they also have to compete with an online copycat.
What the Hell Happened: Media Re-Releases Now Made Possible by AI
The current uses of AI in media re-releases are fundamentally unnecessary and could even be harmful to the art.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: What the Robbery Can Teach Us About Loss
The unoccupied frames represent a welcoming sense of hope that their former occupants will, one day, be found and repatriated.
What the Hell Happened: The Unexpected Discovery of Ancient Frescoes in Pompeii’s Ruins
Moreover, the excavation offers a reminder of the human stories lost to time.
Best Murals in Boston: Bostonian Brushstrokes Make the City a Brighter Place
Boston’s murals serve as a delightful contemporary showcase of skill and imbue the city with creative ambiance.
Six Ways to Enjoy the Boston Spring Before School Lets Out for the Summer
Here are some affordable spring activities to take advantage of in your few weeks left in Boston.
Connecting Boston: Public Art at Rose F. Kennedy Greenway
The exhibitions on the Greenway feature six distinctive works that are spread out throughout the promenade for visitors to discover at their own pace.
Central Perk Review: The One with the Disappointing ‘Friends’ References But Delicious Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
The emphasis on the “Friends” theme and the experience of sharing a big couch with strangers can be overstimulating.
What the Hell Happened: Bad Karma for JoJo Siwa
At the end of the day, Siwa maintains the same tame, glittery aesthetic she claims she’s breaking out of.
What the Lobster Roll Means to Maine
While tourists may see lobster rolls as an expensive dish, lobstermen see them as a way to keep the lights on throughout the year.
Baleia Review: Boston’s New Burst of Flavor
Baleia presents the multifaceted Portuguese cuisine while acknowledging the cultures and spices that have influenced its distinctive flavor.
Urban Hearth Review: The Price of Slowing Down and Savoring More
The restaurant’s core farm-to-table values are present in its minimalist and elegant atmosphere.
Artist Profile: Miss America Madison Marsh on Serving the Nation in Boots and a Crown
Even as she serves as a role model as Miss America or soars through the sky as a pilot, Marsh remains grounded.
Fostering Community Ownership and Unity: Inside CultureHouse’s Union Square Pop-Up
CultureHouse and its pop-ups are an exercise in visibility and representation as much as they’re a means of enhancing local communities.