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Category Archive
'Being Elmo': The Man Behind the Muppet December 28, 2011 |
Chances are you've heard Kevin Clash many, many times and don't even realize it. He is everywhere. You've heard his voice on TV, and if you have children you've heard it coming from one of their toys, one of the most popular ever, over and over and over again. You've tickled him. Clash is Elmo.
In Pursuit of the Great White Whale, via Paintbrush October 10, 2011 |
In August 2009 Matt Kish, a librarian by trade and artist by night, decided to draw one image for every page of of his long-time favorite novel - "Moby-Dick". Kish spent the next 543 days in pursuit of his own white whale - the illustration of his book's 552 pages.
Moby Reflects on 9/11 September 6, 2011 |
In the days that followed 9/11, musician and DJ Moby wrote about the experience of living just a mile from Ground Zero on his blog, which was one of the first by a musician at the time. It was an intimate and unique account, as well as one that got him into a little trouble and some bad press.
Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings: Two Voices, 10 Kinds of Sad August 17, 2011 |
The first duet recording in a decade from Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings stands out as some of the best of what they have to offer: tight harmonies, haunting lyrics and effortless melodies.
Around the Nation July 27, 2011 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
Sarah Jaffe Adds Electricity to Eclectic Folk July 6, 2011 |
Texan singer-songwriter Sarah Jaffe's musical roots are definitely folk. But 25-year-old Jaffe is already feeling a little restless.
Conversation: What Next for Ai Weiwei? June 30, 2011 |
Internationally known Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was released from prison last week after a three month detention. Jeffrey Brown gets an update on Ai's situation from Alison Klayman, who has been working on a documentary about him, "Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry."
Around the Nation June 23, 2011 |
Here are some recent arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
Conversation: Geena Davis Hopes to Shift Gender Balance in Film May 20, 2011 |
Geena Davis has some experience with strong and complex female characters. She's played a meek-housewife-turned-bold-woman-on-the-run, a baseball star, a secret agent and an American president. She says it was her experience playing Thelma in "Thelma and Louise" that first piqued her interest in the cause.
As Photographer, Moby Captures His Unique Vision of Normal Life May 17, 2011 |
For most people in the world, the experience of standing on a stage surrounded by thousands of cheering fans would make for a fairly extraordinary day. For Moby, a musician and DJ who has sold more than 20 million records worldwide, it's normal.
Whether Joan Rivers or Genocide, Sundberg and Stern Find Compelling Stories May 12, 2011 |
After more than two decades, Annie Sundberg and Ricki Stern now have what Sundberg calls, "a long marriage of a work partnership." The documentary filmmakers founded Break-Thru Films in 1990 and began working on their first major, feature-length documentary in 1994.
In New Film, Director of 'Hoop Dreams' Confronts Chicago's Violence May 10, 2011 |
The new documentary, "The Interrupters," by director Steve James follows three individuals who try to protect their Chicago communities from the kind of violence they themselves were once complicit in.
Around the Nation May 4, 2011 |
A mobile printing studio, a couple of rock (art) fans, and Tango fever in Detroit are a few of our arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
For 'Mission Bell', Amos Lee Enriches His Songwriting with Star Power April 28, 2011 |
On his latest album, "Mission Bell," Amos Lee enriches his songwriting with new musical arrangements and big-name collaborations.
'Better This World' Looks at Domestic Terrorism, Political Activism Post-9/11 April 27, 2011 |
A new documentary, 'Better This World', follows the story of the Texas Two as they wrestle with how to defend themselves in court and deal with FBI pressure to betray each other.
Tonight on PBS, Remaking a Life in the Made-up World of 'Marwencol' April 26, 2011 |
Mark Hogancamp's therapeutic imaginary world is the subject of 'Marwencol', a documentary by Jeff Malmberg that airs on "PBS' Independent Lens":http://www.itvs.org/films/marwencol on Tuesday.
'Where Soldiers Come From' Tells Wartime Coming of Age Story April 26, 2011 |
When filmmaker Heather Courtney returned to her hometown in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, she was hoping to make a film about rural America. But over the next four years she instead discovered a coming of age story that took her from the U.P. to Afghanistan and back again.
A Most Precious Asset Is Only Skin Deep April 11, 2011 |
'White', a short film in ITVS's Futurestates series, explores a future where society's racial stratification is heightened by the threat of global warming.
Around the Nation April 8, 2011 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
Slide Show: New Exhibit Brings Mosaic of Hildreth Meière's Life Out of Obscurity April 5, 2011 |
For an artist whose work is so omnipresent, mural and mosaic artist Hildreth Meiè isn't exactly a household name. A new exhibition helps bring her out of obscurity.
'Remigration' Imagines a City With No Workers March 29, 2011 |
Imagine a city occupied exclusively by the upper class. High rents and property costs have pushed out construction workers, public school teachers, subway operators and other middle- and lower-class earners. The short film "Remigration" imagines how this scenario might play out.
Stories from SXSW: A Small Indie Film Makes Its Debut March 25, 2011 |
For many directors, SXSW presents an opportunity not only to screen their films, but to screen them for the first public audiences.
Stories from SXSW: Around the Nation Round-up, Austin Edition March 23, 2011 |
SXSW 2011 ended Sunday, but live music recordings from the festival live on. Here's a roundup of coverage from public media outlets from around the nation.
Stories from SXSW: The Music Video Makes a Comeback March 22, 2011 |
The creators of three of the many music videos screening at SXSW talked to Art Beat about directing and producing their short films and their role in the music industry.
Stories from SXSW: Art Is Key for Interactive Award Winners March 17, 2011 |
The winners of the 14th Annual SXSW Interactive competition were announced at an award ceremony Tuesday night in Austin, Texas. More than 20 designers of websites and mobile projects were recognized for work in categories that included activism, installation, mobile, technical achievement and more.
Stories from SXSW: Finding the Harmony Between Music and Interaction Design March 16, 2011 |
At the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival, two presenters decided to reevaluate their work in interactive design by way of a metaphor that taps the festival's 25-year-old roots: music.
'Natural Selection' and 'Dragonslayer' Are Big Winners at SXSW Film Festival March 16, 2011 |
Two films were big award winners at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. "Natural Selection" by director Robert Pickering and "Dragonslayer" by director Tristan Patterson took home Jury Awarded Best Feature Narrative and Documentary, respectively.
Stories from SXSW: Films That Speak to Deaf and Hearing Audiences Alike March 15, 2011 |
Filmmaker and designer Robyn Girard hopes that her latest project will bring positive stories of what it's like to be deaf to popular culture.
The Films Are Alive With the Art of Foley February 18, 2011 |
In a movie, some elements are designed to stand out and take center stage. Yet Oscar-winning sound editor Richard King says he's done his job well when the sound works to enhance the picture and not draw attention to itself.
Talking About Girl Talk February 16, 2011 |
When Gregg Gillis takes the stage, he's accompanied by two industrial grade laptops, 30 or so fans and lots of confetti. It's all part of the music project he calls Girl Talk.
In Search for Inspiration, Studio 360 Finds 'Spark' at the Source February 15, 2011 |
"Spark: How Creativity Works," a new book by the producer of Studio 360, draws on interviews with nearly forty creative minds to draw lessons about what it means to be creative.
Have Some Art With Your Football February 4, 2011 |
When football fans enter the Dallas Cowboys stadium on Sunday to watch the Steelers and the Packers fight to become Super Bowl champions, they may get an unexpected eyeful of contemporary art.
Around the Nation February 3, 2011 |
Here are some of the latest and greatest culture stories from public broadcasters around the nation.
Around the Nation January 13, 2011 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
Abigail Washburn Uses Banjo as Tool for Diplomacy January 10, 2011 |
For over a decade Abigail Washburn, a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player, knew she wanted to help improve Chinese-American relations. She just never thought she'd be doing it through song.
Around the Nation January 5, 2011 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
Veteran Photographer William Albert Allard Helped Change Focus of National Geographic December 28, 2010 |
When William Albert Allard joined the staff of National Geographic in 1964, the magazine's approach to photojournalism began to change. Jeffrey Brown talks to the veteran photographer about his nearly 50 years of work.
Around the Nation December 1, 2010 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
Around the Nation November 17, 2010 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
For Birbiglia, Comedy Is a Means to an End November 11, 2010 |
Mike Birbiglia, a regular on PRI's "This American LIfe", has turned his one-man off-Broadway comedy show into a new book called "Sleepwalk With Me."
Around the Nation November 10, 2010 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
Around the Nation Roundup October 21, 2010 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
New Documentary 'Of Dolls & Murder' Explores Macabre in Miniature October 13, 2010 |
Created in the 1930's and 1940's, the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death is a collection of macabre dollhouses, each playing host to a different deathly crime. A new documentary peers into the tiny world of the tiny scenes and their practical use today.
Around the Nation September 22, 2010 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture stories from public broadcasting stations around the nation.
Andrew Bird Cultivates a 'Sonic Arboretum' September 2, 2010 |
A successful multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Andrew Bird recently joined instrument and acoustic engineer Ian Schneller to create a novel live music experience, something they're calling the "Sonic Arboretum," at the Guggenheim Museum.
Community Supported Art Harvests Creativity August 26, 2010 |
In Minneapolis, two arts organizations have taken a business model created by small, independent farmers and adapted it for the visual arts.
With Fame Rising, Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs Release New Album August 17, 2010 |
Ray LaMontagne's fourth studio album, "God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise" comes out today, and he says it's his best yet.
In Next Chapter of Brazilian Music, Seu Jorge Has a New Story to Tell August 12, 2010 |
Seu Jorge, one of Brazil's most prominent musical ambassadors, is trying to challenge the stereotypes people have about his country by telling a new story through music.
Honoring a Modern Chicago Landmark as an 'Urban Vision' July 27, 2010 |
When the construction of Chicago's Marina City reached completion in 1964, it was an architectural and social icon for the city -- and beyond.
Around the Nation Roundup July 21, 2010 |
Here are some of this week's arts and culture headlines from public broadcasters around the nation.
Celebrating the Marriage of Art and Technology at the Creators Project July 15, 2010 |
A partnership between Vice Magazine and Intel, the Creators Project was launched on June 26th in New York, bringing established and emerging artists from around the world together to explore the use of technology in art.
For Patty Griffin, 'Downtown Church' Opens a Door to Gospel July 7, 2010 |
Although she tested the waters with songs like "Heavenly Day" off her 2007 album "Children Running Through," Patty Griffin had never considered recording a full gospel album until an executive at EMI floated the idea.
No Longer Second Fiddle, Dave Rawlings Changes His Tune June 23, 2010 |
Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings have been singing harmony and picking guitars together for over a decade, but almost always under the marquee of her Bluegrass star power.
Publishers Say, 'Lights! Camera! Action!' for Book Trailers May 27, 2010 |
Publishers -- big houses and small independents alike - have lately turned to video to generate buzz and advertise their new releases. Over the past few years, book trailers have been gaining in popularity as publishers hope to cash in on the ubiquity of YouTube and the payoffs of viral marketing.
'Knuffle Bunny,' a Favorite Kids' Picture Book, Comes To Life Onstage May 20, 2010 |
In "Knuffle Bunny: a Cautionary Tale," a simple trip to the laundromat gone awry provides plenty of dramatic and comedic material for a 31-page picture book. But is it enough to support a 45-minute musical? That was the challenge for author, illustrator, and now playwright, Mo Willems, whose very popular children's book has just been transformed into a stage performance at the Kennedy Center.
Trying to Strike a Chord with Fans, One Recycling Bin at a Time May 11, 2010 |
On Earth Day, Art Beat profiled two companies who are almost as devoted to environmentalism as they are to producing and playing music. Here are two more groups who have changed their operations to be more green while encouraging others to follow suit.
Two Companies Make It Easy Being Green April 22, 2010 |
For Earth Day, we take a look at two companies in the music industry that have made environmentally-friendly practices a priority.
In Austin, 'Cathedral of Junk' Might Be Headed for the Trash Heap April 6, 2010 |
The "Cathedral of Junk" is, by nearly every measure, irregular. It's equal parts art work and urban jungle gym; improvised wedding chapel and theater venue; an Austin, Tex., landmark and the life's work of a man named Vincent Hannemann. In March, Austin's Code Compliance Department told Hannemann that he either had to obtain a building permit and a certificate of occupancy, or tear down the 33-foot-tall, 60-ton sculpture.
For Musician Erin McKeown, the Sweet Sound of Independence March 18, 2010 |
Erin McKeown is ten years into her career as a solo singer/songwriter. She's one of many impacted by the changing music industry. As fans buy fewer CDs and download more files, independent artists -- musicians who don't depend on major record companies to promote their work -- are feeling the impact.
On Radio Free Afghanistan, Time for Letters March 9, 2010 |
A selection letters sent to Radio Free Afghanistan -- complaints of corruption, suggestions for rural development, song requests, poetry, tips for the president -- as well as photos and artifacts are at the Library of Congress in "Voices from Afghanistan."
Already in the Global Spotlight, Vancouver's Skies Deliver Additional Delight February 17, 2010 |
A week before the torch arrived in the Olympic city, Vancouver's skies were already illuminated, ready to greet the world with a warm welcome. Light artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and his team had installed 10 searchlights on both sides of English Bay for an interactive work he calls "Vectorial Elevation."
Winter Forecast: Art to Blanket Region February 4, 2010 |
When it comes to photography, a Wilson Bentley image can be described much like his favorite subject, the snowflake: Each is one of a kind. After all, the Vermont farmer was the first to ever photograph one.
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