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Marlow Moss: forgotten art maverick

CultureA radical lesbian who apprenticed herself to Léger and became a modernist to rival Mondrian – Marlow Moss is one of the great figures of English art. So why has no one heard of her?In 1956, the abstract painter Michael Canney, recently made a curator at the Newlyn Art Gallery in Cornwall, was surprised to see a diminutive figure pull up in a pony and trap. This in itself was unusual; even more so was that the figure was dressed as a jockey.

Part of Flight 93 crashed on my land. I went back to the sacred ground 20 years later

Editor's note: This essay is adapted from reporting for the podcast Sacred Ground by WITF's Tim Lambert and NPR's Scott Detrow. The podcast episode contains explicit language. Almost every step led to a snap or a soft thwack. Fallen branches cracked under my feet. Ferns brushed up against my calves. This past June, I was with my reporting partner Scott Detrow searching for something in this grove of hemlocks. A reminder, really.

The 100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time

A sweeping look at rock’s most misunderstood genre. Photo-Illustration: Vulture and photos by Getty Images and Shutterstock Photo-Illustration: Vulture and photos by Getty Images and Shutterstock “Rites of Spring existed well before the term did, and they hated it.” —Musician-activist Jenni Toomey, speaking on behalf of perhaps the first emo band in Andy Greenwald’s Nothing Feels Good “The stupidest fucking thing I’ve heard in my entire life.” —Ian MacKaye on “emo-core” in 1987

Why 'Impractical Jokers' Fans Just Got Hope About Joe Gatto's Return

Fans have been trying to give Joe Gatto the space he needs following his exit from Impractical Jokers. But at the same time, many are desperately hoping to see him back on the show. Although Gatto hasn’t given any indication that he plans to return to the truTV series, one of his former co-stars just offered a glimmer of hope that it could happen eventually. Will Joe Gatto come back to ‘Impractical Jokers’?

'Blue Beetle' Director on Casting Xolo Mariduea and How the Strike Affects the DC Movie (Exclusive

Blue Beetle is the newest hero in the DC universe, and he's got his work cut out for him! Director Ángel Manuel Soto recently sat down with ET's Ash Crossan to talk about making the first major superhero movie with a Latino lead -- and the uphill battle that has been releasing it amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.  "The strike was not in my bingo card," Soto admitted. "But at the same time, you know, actions like that are necessary and they have to happen when they have to happen.

41 small tattoo ideas to inspire your next ink

There’s nothing like leaving a studio with a freshly-wrapped new bit of ink, and small tattoos are a very popular choice. They're so fun and cute, usually cheaper and mean require less commitment. A killer combo. Perhaps you’re here because you have a few designs in mind for your next tat, but we’d guess it’s more likely that you’ve only settled on the size. The best tattoo ideas cover a range of different sizes, from micro to large creations like sleeves, but smaller pieces are great for those who want something minimalist.

5 Things to Know About 2014 Playmate of the Year Kennedy Summers

3. That's Dr. Summers to You: Asked what she was going to do with her prize money, Kennedy revealed that the big plan was to pay off medical school! This young lady speaks Italian and German, got her undergraduate degree in anthropology, has a master's degree in health administration and wants to become a plastic surgeon. "I want to do burn reconstruction," she said. So it's no wonder that... 4. Size Matters: In the IQ department, that is.

Cam Newton's Off-Season Workout Will Make You Forget About Tom Brady

Tom Brady, who? This is what Patriots fans are likely asking themselves after watching Cam Newton's latest workout video on Instagram. As seen in the video below, courtesy of Iconic Saga (@iconicsaga), the New England Patriots' new quarterback is seen bonding with the team's top receiver, Julian Edelman. In fact, Edelman has also shared this practice video on his Instagram Story, including a side-eye and quiet emojis. Warning: There is an obscenity heard in the background of the video.

Christmas Days by Jeanette Winterson review cruelty, comfort and joy

Book of the dayFictionReviewDifficult childhood memories transmute into forgiveness in a mix of seasonal stories, recipes, animal fables and fairytalesIn her 2011 memoir, Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?, Jeanette Winterson recalled: “Most kids grow up leaving something out for Santa Claus at Christmas time … I used to make presents for the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” That memoir was the hilarious, if harrowing, account of Winterson’s attempt to escape the tyranny of her adoptive mother, a manic depressive who kept a revolver in her duster drawer, believed the activity of mice to be evidence of ectoplasm and built a short-wave radio to beam Pentecostal messages to the unconverted.

Dave Recap: All About Content

Dave #RIPLilDicky Season 3 Episode 6 Editor’s Rating 4 stars **** «Previous Next» « PreviousEpisode NextEpisode » Dave #RIPLilDicky Season 3 Episode 6 Editor’s Rating 4 stars **** «Previous Next» « PreviousEpisode NextEpisode » Like many an FX dramedy, Dave often excels by ignoring traditional serialization in favor of self-contained short-story-esque installments. It’s hard to tell on a week-to-week-basis what character arcs an episode of this show will deal with, if any; besides the significant developments like Dave and Ally’s breakup in season one or Dave and Elz’s reconciliation in season two, character development typically comes in small doses, scattered throughout a season.