Articles written by Kiki Anderson

The lines between art, fashion, and photojournalism are more blurred than ever, and that could be a plus for students pursuing a career in fashion photography.

Mar 6, 2009 - Kiki Anderson

Photographer Martin Parr and photo historian and critic Gerry Badger compiled this huge historical survey of the photobook, a genre inextricably tied to photography.

Feb 24, 2009 - Kiki Anderson

In early June 2007, artist and activist Noah Scalin posted a paper skull online, claiming he'd make a skull every day for one year. The result: a multimedia memento mori.

Feb 18, 2009 - Kiki Anderson

Swiss race car driver Pascal Henry had a dream: to eat at every three-star restaurant in the world. Then he disappeared in the middle of the night. Why?

Jan 14, 2009 - Kiki Anderson

Fine press and artists' books dealer Vicky Stewart discusses the appeal of this art form. Both tactile and visual, books made by artists offer meaning and delight.

Jan 14, 2009 - Kiki Anderson

Chinese astrology, Lakshmi, and red string... Alys R. Yablon presents over one hundred symbols, practices, and beliefs related to luck from around the world.

Jan 2, 2009 - Kiki Anderson

In the 1960s and 1970s, artist and writer Joe Brainard made zany, imaginative, indecorous collages and drawings of cartoon icon Nancy.

Dec 20, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

This exhibition catalog shows some of the first paintings David Hockney made after the publication of Secret Knowledge, his controversial book on optics and painting.

Dec 15, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Zazie's ode to multicultural France, Louise Attaque's first album, and Raï rap marked the French pop scene in the '90s.

Dec 14, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Disco hits by Patrick Juvet and a scandalous reggae version of La Marseillaise by Serge Gainsbourg marked the French pop scene in the '70s.

Dec 12, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Eco-style leader Oliver Heath shows how anyone can create a beautiful home that has less impact on the planet.

Dec 9, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Synthesizers, the arrival of Raï, and an older, boozier Serge Gainsbourg all marked the French pop scene in the '80s.

Dec 8, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Brief but in depth, Pop Art includes chapters on early British Pop, the New York scene, which was dominated by Andy Warhol, an essay on Pop icons, and more.

Dec 8, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

The 1970s ushered in radical new forms and approaches to making art that continue to impact cultural practices today.

Dec 2, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Paris is home to tony designer boutiques and five-star hotels, but a stay there can be affordable, too. Here are some tips to help you save money and have a blast.

Nov 18, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Noodle soup, gangsters, and gourmet creations collide in this martial arts culinary send-up, a fast-paced tale of a famous chef who's drunk on power and lacking skills.

Nov 16, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

A comic book artist tells his life story to the soundtrack of his obsession with the rock band Queen.

Oct 5, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

This approachable guide to over 300 designers and manufacturers features biographies, descriptions and lots of photographs.

Sep 7, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

An American language assistant in a sleepy Japanese village delves into the enigma of his dreary job, and of his awkward predecessor, Dan Wells.

Sep 6, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Writer and scholar Kaplan details her intense, enduring, and complicated infatuation with the French language.

Sep 4, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Exercise and eating right can be good for the environment. Try these five simple tips to help you get fit and do something positive for the earth.

Sep 2, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Hustler, drug addict and thief Huncke introduced Burroughs, Kerouac and Ginsberg to the term "Beat" and showed them an underworld that would shape their writing.

Aug 23, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Straight out of Decatur, 19-year-old rapper B.o.B is reshaping hip-hop and getting a lot of attention for it. What's so different about him? Read on, and then listen.

Aug 3, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

He produced hits for Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys. He's a hugely popular rap star in his own right. And when Kanye West blogs, people talk about it.

Jul 1, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

In 1972, John Berger analyzed visual culture for television viewers. His shows, which he made into a book, can now be viewed on YouTube.

Jun 26, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Rap stars in the mid '80s but now often overlooked, the Fat Boys were nevertheless hugely successful, touring with Fresh Fest and starring in "Krush Groove."

May 15, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

The third installment in the Malls of Bangkok series is a small shopping center on lively Rang Nam, not far from Chitlada Palace and two Skytrain stops away from Siam.

May 1, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

In historic Siam Square just north of prestigious Chulalongkorn University, a wealth of shopping centers and boutiques. Siam Center is in the middle of it all.

Apr 28, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Shopping in Bangkok is varied, to say the least, and the malls are no exception. Oddball Silom Complex is the first installment in the Malls of Bangkok series.

Apr 27, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Travel on foot from Banglampoo with its many guest houses to the Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew. You'll stroll on the banks of the river and visit the amulet market.

Apr 18, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Across the boulevard from Montparnasse Cemetery, cutting-edge art and architecture join forces at the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.

Apr 9, 2008 - Kiki Anderson

Bangkok, the city of shopping, is home to "Asia's Biggest Market," Jatujak. It's chaotic fun, and a visit here calls for some counterintuitive advice.

Mar 25, 2008 - Kiki Anderson