Mar 23 In new presidential exhibits, slavery takes center stage By Alison Thoet Monticello and Montpelier, the former homes of presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, have long been attractions for those looking to learn more about two of America's founding fathers. But this spring, the two neighboring Virginia presidential museums are looking… Continue reading
Mar 23 LISTEN: This composer makes music inspired by national parks By Brad Turner, Colorado Public Radio Plenty of classical composers have turned to nature for inspiration. Composer Stephen Lias does, too. But his focus is a little more specific. Composer Stephen Lias. Photo: Boulder Philharmonic Over the last two decades, Lias has written… Continue reading
Mar 22 Photo: Polish mothers protest illegal logging By News Desk A woman breastfeeds her child on March 21 during "Polish mothers protests against illegal logging" performance in Warsaw. Continue reading
Mar 22 NEA funding fight is also a fight about jobs, arts groups say By Elizabeth Flock The arts community descends every year on Washington, D.C., to lobby for arts funding. But this year they decided they needed a different strategy. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 6:46 Whitney Biennial artists take a hard look at America, and find ways to connect By PBS News Hour The Whitney Biennial is a snapshot of American creativity and sometimes a reflection of our culture. What moods and themes did curators find when putting together the exhibition of contemporary art? Jeffrey Brown reports. Continue watching
Mar 21 Photo: Turkish women spring forward By News Desk Women jump over a bonfire during the Newroz celebrations at Topkapi Culture Park in Istanbul, Turkey on March 21. Newroz is the March 21 festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, India and… Continue reading
Mar 20 5 times Gorsuch referenced 'Hunger Games' and other literary works in his legal writing By Elizabeth Flock Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch's writing has been described as witty, accessible and appealing. He also has a penchant for narrative, experts say. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 5:14 Artists illuminate Latino identity and life in the American West By PBS News Hour Thirteen young Mexican-American artists explore the ideas of "home" and "place" in the American West in an exhibit called "Mi Tierra" at the Denver Art Museum. Artists tackled topics of immigration, identity struggle and colliding worlds. Jeffrey Brown reports. Continue watching
Mar 20 Caribbean artists remember poet Derek Walcott By Elizabeth Flock A Caribbean street photographer, poets, and other writers remember Derek Walcott, a Nobel laureate and Caribbean poet and playwright who died Friday. Continue reading
Mar 20 Photo: A stranded dog stands in Lima's debris By News Desk A dog stands in the debris of a destroyed home, after rivers breached their banks due to torrential rains, causing flooding and widespread destruction in Huachipa, Lima. Continue reading