The Art Of Disease, 'American Psycho' Musical... And More!

October 7, 2013 Subscribe · Forward 16th Century Drawings Of Disease Are As Fascinating As They Are Disturbing Chicken pox induced pustules, rotting bones, a bulging eye tumor. These are not the images one would typically describe as beautiful. And yet there is something oddly enchanting about the early visualizations of disease, drawn and published as far back as the 1500s. The detailed depictions of lesions, conditions and ailments make up a new exhibition titled "Visualizing Disease," which treads the delicate line between morbid fascination and complete revulsion. The vast array of pathological illustrations trace the evolution of both medical and artistic development, ranging from 16th century chronicles of monstrous afflictions to 18th century colored illustrations of live subjects.  Continue reading... New Details On The 'American Psycho' Musical Emerge 10 Rare Photos From Behind The Scenes Of 'The Godfather' Street Art Turns Abandoned Buildings Into Optical Illusions Possible Da Vinci Painting Uncovered Missing Nude Painting Found Hiding In Plain Sight Photo Series Reveals The Stunning Colors Of Kenya This Is What Happens When You Replace Texting With Calligraphy 8 Grandmas Who Rock Way Harder Than Your Grandma PHOTOS: Deadly Lake Turns Animals Into 'Statues' 8 Grandmas Who Rock Way Harder Than Your Grandma 11 Untranslatable Words From Other Cultures MICHAEL KAISER Structural Deficits Having spent most of my arts management career working to erase deficits of arts organizations, I must suggest that most organizations that face deficits do not face structural deficits. Continue reading... JOHN SEED Adam Miller: Towards a Contemporary Mythology Adam Miller has just turned 34 and his precocious transcendence of the norms of classical realism makes him an exciting and dynamic figure worth watching. Continue reading... VIRGINIA BROERSMA Palette of the Illicit: A Studio Visit With Martin Durazo Martin Durazo, a L.A. based artist and 2012 COLA Fellowship recipient, is one of many contemporary artists in the sprawling L.A. art community whose work stands out among the crowds. Continue reading... GEORGE HEYMONT Impossible Dreams While it's possible that those who aspire to less enjoy life more, I have no doubt that every generation of humanity has had its ass kicked by reality. Continue reading... JAMES SCARBOROUGH Character Assassin, Act Out Mystery Theatre, Long Beach, CA Don't play with your food. That's our what parents used to say. Perhaps they'd be a little more obliging if they could see Act Out Mystery Theatre's Character Assassin, staged at the Reef Restaurant. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here. Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003