The Huffington Post  Culture Shift is a weekly newsletter curated by the HuffPost Culture writers and editors. This week we're talking about flowers blooming in an abandoned house in Detroit, a different kind of public art in NYC, a lesbian haunted house, scary books for Halloween and the beauty of #artselfies. Tavi Gevinson On Why Young Adults Should Be Taken More Seriously  The teenage writer and actress reflects on high school, Rookie and staying optimistic in the face of growing up. (Read more here) How Yayoi Kusama Invented The Photo-Friendly Art Show  Or, why you should definitely take a selfie in Kusama's installations. (Read more here) 10 Scary Books That Will Seriously Keep You Up At Night  Readers beware. (Read more here) The Surprising Way Teens Are Learning About Sex (It Isn't Porn)  When it comes to sex ed, reading is fundamental. (Read more here) This Lesbian Haunted House Is The Best Way To Celebrate Halloween  Finally, a feminist way to celebrate your favorite holiday. (Read more here) A Different Kind Of Public Art Stands Out In Harlem And The Bronx  A dozen international artists debut the Monument Art Project in the New York neighborhoods of El Barrio, East Harlem and the South Bronx. (Read more here) A Flower Farm Blooms From An Abandoned House In Detroit  A whimsical idea for a floral installation turned into so much more. (Read more here) 10 Contemporary African Artists You Don't Know But Should  Your quick and dirty primer to contemporary African art. (Read more here) Follow HuffPost Arts and Books on Facebook and Twitter 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 | | |