Senegal Unveils Humongous Statue: Critics argue that the £17 million ($25.8 million) artwork is a waste of money. [Guardian]

– The Old Master of Whirligigs: Though he's 91, self-taught artist Vollis Simpson is still hard at work on his unique brand of sculpture. [NYT]

– Uh, No: P.S.1 director Klaus Biesenbach recently informed singer Lady Gaga that she is not, in fact, a performance artist. [David Byrne via @ARTnewsmag]

– The Next 3-D Revolution: Three-dimensional printing could open an expansive new vista for artists. [Guardian]

– The Art World's Lindbergh Baby?: Another book is joining the bounty of products being released to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Gardner Museum heist. [ArtsBeat]

– Syria Overflowing with Ancient Treasures: A new archaeological site could yield discoveries for decades to come. [NYT]

– Charlie Finch Skewers an Art-World Tell-Some: The critic is not impressed with Whitney curator Larry Rinder's roman à clef. [Artnet]

– Et in Los Angeles Ego: A new street sign in the city informs drivers about the brevity of life. [Curbed]

– Tyler Green Dares to Dream: "Wouldn't it be lovely if art museums were as progressive as their art?" [MAN]