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U.N. Security Council Meets About Mass Rape in Congo

The United Nations is calling for urgent action in response to the mass rape of nearly 200 women and children in Congo by Rwandan and Congolese rebels. The Security Council held an emergency session on the issue Thursday, amid…

Community Supported Art Harvests Creativity

In Minneapolis, two arts organizations have taken a business model created by small, independent farmers and adapted it for the visual arts.

Is Economic Hardship Bottoming Out?

By Dante Chinni

When you are down long enough it can be hard to recognize the start of a turnaround. That's actually been the story of the U.S. economy over the past eight months - a touch of good news, followed by set…

At Louisiana Forum, Questions on Oil Spill's Long-Term Impact

By Tom Bearden

So many questions, so few definitive answers. Last Saturday, I participated in the taping of a television program called "Louisiana Public Square." It's part of a monthly public affairs series that airs on the six non-commercial television stations that…

Thursday's Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, a New York film student is charged with a murder attempt against a Muslim taxi driver and the original Kermit the Frog is donated to the Smithsonian.

Richard Misrach's Photographs Speak Volumes about Katrina's Devastation

By Molly Finnegan

"Destroy This Memory" is a narrative photo series by Richard Misrach comprised of 69 color prints that showcases the graffiti messages scrawled by Katrina victims and rescue workers.

Wednesday's Art Notes

By Molly Finnegan

In today's arts and culture headlines, Wyclef Jean loses his bid to run for office in Haiti.

Indianapolis Art Museum Looks Outdoors for a Dose of Whimsy

The Indianapolis Museum of Art has turned its attention to a park filled with exhibits -- big and small -- in an attempt to lure more visitors both inside and outside. Jeffrey Brown has more.

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Tuesday on the NewsHour: Indianapolis Museum of Art Breaks New Ground

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown goes to Indiana to talk to the curators, artists and patrons involved in the transformation at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Tuesday's Art Notes

By Molly Finnegan

In today's roundup of arts and culture news, Egypt's culture minister was arrested after the Van Gogh heist, and a songwriter who penned hits for Louis Armstrong and Elvis Presley has died.