The Obsession with Capybaras

I recently came across an article by Gary Shteyngart in The New Yorker that examines the global fascination with capybaras, the world’s largest rodent. Native to South America, capybaras are closely related to guinea pigs and chinchillas. They thrive in savannas and dense forests, always near bodies of water. As highly social animals, they typically live in groups of 10 to 20.

Shteyngart’s article follows his journey across the world, exploring the various ways humans interact with capybaras. He captures the growing obsession with these gentle creatures while also raising deeper questions about our relationship with nature. Whether as internet celebrities, emotional support animals, cryptocurrency mascots, or even political symbols, capybaras have found a unique and unexpected place in human culture.

Read the article HERE. 

Source:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/02/03/how-the-capybara-won-my-heart-and-almost-everyone-elses

President's Day

 

Dance: Hozier — Take me to Church

Choreography: Katya Kostenko

via Katya Kostenko 

Cosplay is an Art: Anime Los Angeles 2025

via Justin Cosplay 

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

Fashion is DEFINITELY Art: Chappell Roan Dazzled 2025 Grammys Wearing Jean Paul Gaultier Couture

Chappell Roan turned the 2025 Grammys into an art history lesson with a campy twist, dazzling in archival Jean Paul Gaultier couture inspired by Edgar Degas’s ballerinas. 

Fresh off a whirlwind year following her chart-topping album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, the 26-year-old pop sensation floated down the red carpet in a dreamy yellow and blue tulle gown featuring prints of Degas’s iconic dancers. Styled by Genesis Webb, Roan completed the look with sheer blue opera gloves and a feathered headpiece, channeling both high fashion and theatrical flair. 

Winning the Grammy for Best New Artist, she used her moment to advocate for fair treatment of musicians, proving that beneath the Impressionist masterpiece, she’s still the bold and unapologetic voice the industry needs.

by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

via Tennessean

Sources: 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFn2Tb0Su98/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/chappell-roan-channels-degas-in-vintage-jean-paul-gaultier-at-the-grammys-2604917

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/02/03/chappell-roan-edgar-degas-grammys

Great A$$

I’ve got to admit—I've always had a thing for a great ass. Funny enough, I didn’t even realize it until I hit my forties. Growing up, I figured I was supposed to be like the other guys, all about the big curves up top. But deep down, I knew my preference was different. Sure, I’ve been with a couple of girls who brought more to the front than the back, but hey, variety is the spice of life, right?

When my wife and I first started dating, she had this habit of wearing tight jeans and leggings that, well... let’s just say they highlighted all the right things. I couldn’t help but wonder what was underneath, and when the big reveal finally happened—wow. It was more than I imagined. Different, sure, but in the best way possible. Her smooth, porcelain skin was a bit of a departure from my usual type, but it didn’t take long for me to appreciate the beauty in every curve.

After a few nights together, I half-jokingly told her I’d love to get a mold of her booty to hang on the wall—hey, I'm a art aficionado! She rolled her eyes and called me ridiculous, but that didn’t stop me from bringing it up every now and then throughout our courtship. 

Now that we’re married, the idea still lingers in my mind. I mean, what better way to honor perfection than with a little commemorative art piece? Especially that adorable little mole on the left cheek—it deserves its own spotlight!

Phil Interlandi