Two giant continental rabbits, Roberto and Amy, were married in a mock ceremony in Somerset, reportedly "the UK's first ever rabbit wedding." While it's astonishing that such a beautiful occasion had never taken place before, news accounts have been painting this as the subject of controversy.
Rabbit Wedding
Submitted by Miriam Gross on April 8, 2006 - 7:33pm. Artspy: Developments in the artsConstructing a Myth
Submitted by Vi Landry on April 8, 2006 - 5:22pm. The New New OrleansWhile people far away can imagine that progress is being made, New Orleanians are living in the proof that it isn’t.
Boyfriends make you fat
Submitted by Lauren Berger on April 8, 2006 - 2:20pm. The Unnatural BodySee? And you thought having one might make your life better.
NYC: the cultural capital
Submitted by Rhea Saran on April 7, 2006 - 2:41pm. Artspy: Developments in the artsHere's hoping that Bloomberg's new office to support art NGOs will strengthen the City's cultural life.
Time management
Submitted by Rhea Saran on April 7, 2006 - 2:00pm. Artspy: Developments in the artsRespect for performers means always being on time
Wal-Mart will go to hell
Submitted by Alexis Dahan on April 6, 2006 - 5:32pm. Considerations on the 7th ArtAfter weeks of frantic debates, Wal-Mart eventualy decided to distribute Brokeback Mountain. Christians accuse the biggest company in America of abandoning them.
Watch Manufacturing: Increased consumer consciousness & demand
Submitted by Janet Mock on April 5, 2006 - 8:39pm. Cut On the Bias: The Fashion BusinessAs consumers’ demand a plethora of watches, not only for function, but style, fashion brands are upping the ante in the watch design category
Hymn to Woody
Submitted by Alexis Dahan on April 5, 2006 - 7:51pm. Considerations on the 7th ArtI love Woody Allen. Latest news: the 70 years old movie director is planning to shoot a comedy in Paris, starring Michelle Williams.
Breasts and bottoms cause drama in India Fashion Week
Submitted by Janet Mock on April 5, 2006 - 7:38pm. Cut On the Bias: The Fashion BusinessThe debate on whether the wardrobe malfuctions that occurred in the country’s fashion week were accidental or orchestrated, has conservative politicians, and the fashion industry in a frenzy
Real-time storytelling
Submitted by Rhea Saran on April 4, 2006 - 11:24am. Artspy: Developments in the artsReal-time storytelling might break down the barriers between a traditionally contemplative art and the here-and-now.
Pitchfork reporting live at the witch trials
Submitted by Matthew A. Stern on April 4, 2006 - 4:21am. Digital Right and Digital WrongsIndie music review site Pitchfork offers an in-depth, maybe slightly frustrating, and uncharacteristically un-smarmy interview with entertainment lawyer Steve Gordon on the ins-and-outs of what exactly the RIAA are trying to pull. The article is appropriately titled Live at the Witch Trials, and anyone with even a cursory knowledge of some of the industry positions on file sharing know that Pitchfork isn't invoking the title of The Fall's debut for no good reason.
Wisconsin war referendum
Submitted by Amy M. Becker on April 3, 2006 - 11:17pm. The War at HomeToday, some Wisconsin voters will see a referendum on their ballots calling for the U.S. to bring home troops from Iraq.
Jesus loves porn stars….What!?!?!?!
Submitted by Daniel L. Sorrell on April 3, 2006 - 10:23pm. Religion and the Public SphereCheap gimmick by two anti-porn pastors foiled by the American Bible Society
Vanishing appetites
Submitted by Lauren Berger on April 3, 2006 - 8:23pm. The Unnatural BodyCould an appetite-blunting hormone be responsible for anorexia?
Designers are getting serious about copy cats
Submitted by Katharine Jones on April 3, 2006 - 4:30pm. The Sport of FashionSome high end designers are pushing for copyright protection for fashion design similar to the protection given to other forms of artistic expression, like books and music.