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During a sacrifice, King Attalus presses two words into the liver of the slaughtered animal. Engraving by Bernhard Rode, ca. 1780.

What’s the Big Deal With Animal Sacrifice for Art, Really?

Animal rights activists are out for artist Hermann Nitsch's blood—specifically for that of a bull he plans to sacrifice as part of a performance for Australia's Dark Mofo festival.
By Alanna Martinez
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‘You Cannot Hold Back’: Remembering Photographer Mary Ellen Mark (1940-2015)

Renowned documentary photographer passes away at age 75.
By Ryan Steadman

West New York Mayor Roque launches reelection campaign, rolls out slate

In an instant, Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" blasted out of the speakers as Roque took the stage to a standing ovation. The classic German opera piece became a part of American pop culture when it was in the film Apocalypse Now, used for psychological warfare in wartime. On Thursday night before his supporters, Roque said that he was on his own mission.
By Mark Bonamo

6 Things to Do in New York's Art World Before August 18

By Nate Freeman
(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Wouldn’t You Like to Be a Prepper Too?

By Steve Huff

Slopeocalypse! Census Says Babies and Lesbians Flying the Coop (and the Co-Op)

By Una LaMarche

Eugene Marten’s Pyrotechnics

By M.H. Miller
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