Klint Interrogates the Intersection of Science and Spirituality

The exhibit “Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future” runs at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City until April 23. This exhibition showcases the works of one of the first artists to usher in the movement of abstract painting, Hilma af Klint. The installation begins with a series of work called the 10 Largest, which are intended to be viewed together as a collection showing the stages of life from childhood to old age. The inspiration for this series came from Klint’s practice of transcenden

“Queer Eye” Provides Inclusive, Feel-Good Entertainment

Netflix released the third season of “Queer Eye” on Friday, March 15. In this makeover reality show, a revival of the Bravo series “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” from the early 2000s, the new Fab Five — Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk and Karamo Brown — teach other people how to improve their lives in the categories of fashion, grooming, food and wine, interior design and culture, respectively. Between the entertaining Fab Five team and their compelling clients, th

Installation Sparks Conversations on Diversity and Immigration

The Mead Art Museum’s new installation showcases three works by Yinka Shonibare MBE, a British-Nigerian artist. This is the fourth installation of the “Rotherwas Project,” which displays contemporary art in the Rotherwas Room of the Mead. The Rotherwas Room was originally installed in Herefordshire, England as part of the Rotherwas Court’s estate, dating back to the year 1611, when it was commissioned by Sir Roger Bodenham. The room was reconstructed at Amherst, and the Mead Art Museum was built

Clothesline Project Aims to Raise Awareness of Sexual Violence

Last week, the Peer Advocates for Sexual Respect hosted the Five College Clothesline Project on Valentine Quad. Hundreds of shirts, each created by an individual affected by sexual violence, were hung on clotheslines throughout the quad. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, people of all identities and backgrounds were invited to contribute to the project and create a shirt to share their story. Survivors, their friends and family and anyone affected by sexual assault in any way expressed their experiences

Environmentally-Friendly Brands to Consider Buying This Year

Study SnacksNumi TeaIf you’re looking for caffeinated or herbal organic tea, Numi is a great choice. Its packaging is 85 percent recycled material and is printed using soy-based ink. The brand also offsets its carbon emissions by supporting renewable energy efforts in China and India. Bare SnacksBare makes fruit and veggie chips without preservatives, chemicals or GMOs. These healthy and yummy snacks are perfect for grabbing in between classes and meals. Tony’s ChocolonelyThe perfect additio