Calhalla
The ladies in Lauren Bergman’s paintings may leave a smear on your pristine mind, and that’s part of the point. (Some images NSFW)
Galleries
A collection of 422 issues
The Great American Catalog
From the original Sears books to early-’90s Patagonia catalogs, from the holiday bizarre-fests of Neiman Marcus to the travelogues of J. Peterman, the American catalog has a rich history—saying as much about what we want as who we are. It also is a great place to find actors before they were famous.
High Lonesome
Matthew Porter’s photos are arresting for their feelings of stillness—at a car chase’s peak moment, or while the Hindenburg floats over the American West—as well as the crisp colors and punctilious construction.
Like a Thief’s Dream
During the past 40 years, writer and photographer Danny Lyon has recorded the stories of “outlaw bikers” and documented the front lines of the Civil Rights movement.
Planes on Fire
At major airports around the world, aircraft often burst into flames, get buried in buildings, and are burnt black. But don’t worry, the fiery wreckage isn’t real, it’s intentional.
Wax Figures
Matt Duffin’s paintings aren’t what you’d call cheery—but who wants Disney these days with the sky falling around our heads? Anxiety and dread, and perhaps hope, are the keywords for today.
Forest for the Trees
Myoung Ho Lee’s photos use a complicated process to create a simple image: trees separated from their surroundings, hinting at the world beyond.
Building the Emerald City
For baby doll Dorothy in Graham Rawle’s version of The Wizard of Oz, home is an elaborate set made from containers and Christmas decorations, populated by a ratty toy lion and a balsa-wood Scotty dog.
American Farmer
Inspired by books and news specials and farmers markets, the foodie movement is driving droves of Americans to figure out exactly where their meals come from, and seek out food that wasn’t conceived by marketers.
A Russian Poem
Lise Sarfati’s photos of Moscow boys and early 20th century country houses look, at first glance, like the set and actors from a movie about the “Russian experience.”