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BioShock creator Ken Levine’s Judas game still exists, now has key art

BioShock creator Ken Levine’s Judas game still exists, now has key art

Remember Judas? No, not the biblical figure and not the Lady Gaga bop, this Judas is a project from Ghost Story Games. If you don’t remember, it’s the game that was reportedly in “” before it was even . The team, led by BioShock creator Ken Levine, had gone pretty quiet for a few years after releasing the debut trailer, …

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The six centuries-old art history rules hidden in their engagement photo

The six centuries-old art history rules hidden in their engagement photo

Alamy 5. Ceremony Lawrence Alma Tadema, A Foregone Conclusion, 1885 The sense of suspenseful ceremony is skilfully acknowledged and manipulated in London-based Dutch artist Lawrence Alma Tadema’s charming enactment of the moments immediately preceding a proposal. Though the outcome of the ensuing encounter may be “a foregone conclusion”, as the painting’s title assures, the work cleverly captures both the anxious …

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Trump targets art again—this time, a Texas painter's take on immigration – Chron

Trump targets art again—this time, a Texas painter’s take on immigration  Chron President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian  The White House (.gov) Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art  NPR Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says there’s too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was’  CNN Trump is targeting several Smithsonian artworks. Here they are.  The Washington Post …

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review – A Cut Above

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review – A Cut Above

A long-dormant franchise often faces the challenge of either appealing to existing fans or trying to capture a new audience. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance masterfully walks the revival tightrope of creating an experience that appeals to fans old and new, delivering a precision-driven action/platformer that deserves to be mentioned among the best of the last several years. Lord Ruse, a …

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review (PS5)

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review (PS5)

SEGA’s fan favourite Shinobi series is one that casts a long shadow, dating all the way back to the late eighties. Despite several beloved entries in the franchise, it’s been sitting dormant since 2011, but that’s all changed with the arrival of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. This brand new game, from the studio behind Streets of Rage 4 and Wonder …

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Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art : NPR

Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art : NPR

A painting by Rigoberto Gonzalez, titled Refugees Crossing the Border Wall into South Texas, was singled out by the White House in a list of artworks and exhibitions it found objectionable. Rigoberto A. González hide caption toggle caption Rigoberto A. González The official White House newsletter has posted an article titled “President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian.” It calls …

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The story of Stonehenge’s construction just became clearer—thanks to a cow’s tooth – The Art Newspaper

The story of Stonehenge’s construction just became clearer—thanks to a cow’s tooth – The Art Newspaper

A cow’s tooth buried alongside Stonehenge has thrown light on how the ancient stone circle in Wiltshire, UK was formed. According to new research published earlier this month, the animal may have been born in Wales, supporting the theory that cows or oxen could have moved the enormous stones across the country to the Stonehenge site at Salisbury Plain. Scientists …

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Taylor Swift Is the Ultimate Showgirl in New Vinyl Art

Taylor Swift Is the Ultimate Showgirl in New Vinyl Art

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Keeping the streak alive, Taylor Swift once again posted a dazzling vinyl edition for her upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and fans can’t get enough of it, …

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Art of the Deal: How Trump is capturing the private sector – Politico

Art of the Deal: How Trump is capturing the private sector  Politico Trump’s pay-me capitalism puts the squeeze on corporate America  Axios Is Trump a socialist?  vox.com Corporate America is silent as Trump abandons free-market principles  CNN How Trump is turning Washington into a shareholder  Quartz Source link

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Did This 19th-Century Painting Inspire Taylor Swift’s New Album Art?

Did This 19th-Century Painting Inspire Taylor Swift’s New Album Art?

John Everett Millais, “Ophelia” (1851-2) (image via Wikimedia Commons, PDM 1.0) A 19th-century artwork that has inspired artists from Surrealist Salvador Dalí to contemporary painter Ed Ruscha may be the influence behind the cover for Taylor Swift’s forthcoming album, The Life of A Showgirl. The dramatic teal green and reddish-orange cover art, shared by Swift on Instagram last week, was …

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