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Arts & Entertainment
George Lucas’s New Museum of Narrative Art Challenges Art World Norms
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, opened last month on a 13-acre site featuring a futuristic building designed…
Keynes play brings economic theory to West End
A new West End play starring Rory Kinnear dramatizes the life and economic theories of John Maynard Keynes, highlighting his impact on 20th-century economic policy…
Remembering Michael Steinberg, master music critic
Michael Steinberg, a prominent music critic for The Boston Globe from 1964 to 1976, is now honored through the publication of *Defending the Music*, a…
Collector Dr Abdulaziz al-Khanji builds platform for Arab art
Dr. Abdulaziz al-Khanji has launched AZ Arts Studio in Doha to connect Arab artists, collectors, and artisans across generations, emphasizing personal engagement with craftsmanship and…
Lincoln portraits receive gentle makeovers
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery is restoring an 1887 Abraham Lincoln portrait by George Peter Alexander Healy as part of a project to conserve 110…
There’s So Much To Hear Here
Artist and scholar Jacek Smolicki is advancing the practice of soundwalking in New York City by using specialized microphones to capture hidden environmental sounds, such…
A Celebrity Composer Broadens His Horizons
Joe Hisaishi, renowned for his film scores, is now concentrating on composing and conducting classical concert music, performing with leading orchestras such as the Philadelphia…
Private Eyes Are Watching You. For Her, It’s Art.
Visual artist Julia Weist, who holds a private investigator license, had her renewal scrutinized by New York state officials to determine if her investigative work…
Our Nation in Pictures: The Arts and the American Experience Photography
Photographic images have documented pivotal moments in American history, from Abraham Lincoln’s strategic portrait in 1860 to powerful visuals of war, social movements, and national…
Students from 31 countries explore Jewish roots
The 31st annual Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf International Competition, organized by ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, engaged thousands of students from 31 countries to…
Mark Gerson: Photographer of Twentieth-Century Literary Luminaries
Mark Gerson, the acclaimed photographer renowned for his intimate portraits of prominent twentieth-century British writers, has passed away at the age of 104. His extensive…
Career and Life Challenges of Jackie Morris
Jackie Morris overcame early financial struggles and personal hardships to establish herself as a respected illustrator known for her nature-inspired artwork. She is now working…
Profile of Illustrator Jackie Morris and Her New Book of Birds
Jackie Morris is releasing The Book of Birds, a 383-page illustrated guide featuring 49 threatened bird species, created in collaboration with author Robert Macfarlane and…
Gwynne’s modernist work is not entirely lost after all
One of Patrick Gwynne’s modernist service station pavilions from 1974 still stands at Burtonwood Services on the M62 near Liverpool, despite the demolition of its…
Meryl Tankard shares reflections on culture and art
Australian dancer and choreographer Meryl Tankard reflected on varied cultural influences, including Arundhati Roy’s memoir, Shanghai’s evolving arts scene, and a powerful Australian performance at…