- Uh oh. Someone pulled a total “Ecce Homo” when attempting to restore ancient Roman mosaics in Turkey. Fittingly, all the affected figures look vaguely frightened. [The Guardian]
- An international man of mystery just dropped $66 million on Van Gogh’s “L’Allée des Alyscamps”. [Quartz]
- Chilean/Danish artist Marco Evaristii has been jailed by Icelandic authorities after dyeing the Stokkur Geyser pink. His statement: “I love mother nature. If I love a woman I give her a diamond ring. That’s why I decorate nature, because I love it.” Um, what? [MBL via Hyperallergic]
- Good news for commuters: Santiago Calatrava’s long-delayed, over-budget PATH station at the World Trade Center is partially open. More of the controversial station is set to open sometime in June. The whole thing might be completed…. someday? [The New York Times]
- Calatrava is also installing sculptures in the Park Avenue median from 52nd St. to 57th St. At least if this undertaking goes over budget, there are probably some neighbors in the area with a little extra cash to spare. [ARTnews]
- Photos of Janet Echelmen’s massive, net-like sculpture being installed above the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston. Deliberately or not, it seems to recall the elevated expressway that was demolished to make way for the park. [WBUR]
- Meanwhile, in “Other America”, a 60 year old woman from Nebraska is suing the gays. All of the gays. For Jesus. Adorable. [Slate]
- Is there a connection between Dadbod, a meme from last week, and a company that sells terrible, terrible shorts for men? Alex Balk wants to know. [The Awl]
Thursday Links: Um, What?
by Paddy Johnson and Michael Anthony Farley on May 7, 2015 Massive Links
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