Mar 20 Watch 3:57 How a wheelchair challenge mobilized a high school to become more accessible By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 20 Canvases bloom in this show of French paintings By Alexis Cox Opening Saturday, “Van Gogh, Manet, and Matisse: The Art of the Flower” traces the evolution of the floral still life genre from the late 18th century to the early 20th century, in the first major U.S. exhibition of it's kind. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch Memoir marks the moment when parent and child roles are reversed By PBS News Hour George Hodgman left a fast-paced life as an editor in Manhattan for small town Missouri to care for his elderly mother. Judy Woodruff sits down with Hodgman to discuss his poignant memoir of caretaking, “Bettyville.”… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch Mysteries of the Lusitania disaster resurface By PBS News Hour In 1915, a German submarine sunk the Lusitania, a British passenger ship, killing nearly 1,200 people including 123 Americans. The story of that disaster is the subject of a new book, “Dead Wake.” Jeffrey Brown talks to author Erik Larson… Continue watching
Mar 18 400 years after death, Spain thinks it's found the remains of 'Don Quixote' author Cervantes By Victoria Fleischer Scientists in Madrid announced on Tuesday that, deep under ground of a 17th century convent, they found remains that they believe belong to celebrated writer Miguel de Cervantes, though they may never be able to guarantee the match. Continue reading
Mar 17 Chalkboard ninjas lock the doors and leave art behind By WOSU Dangerdust, an anonymous duo of advertising and graphic design students at the Columbus College of Art Design, create weekly chalkboard designs with an inspiring quote, skillful typography and stealth delivery. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 4:49 Chalkboard ninjas lock the doors and leave art behind By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 16 A poet looks to his own family to understand forgiveness By artsdesk When Thomas Dooley was writing his poem "Aunt Peggy," he was preoccupied with understanding forgiveness. Continue reading
Mar 14 Nearly sold to pay off debt, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo art on view in Detroit By Carey Reed An exhibition celebrating Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo is set to open in Detroit on Sunday, featuring artwork that was almost sold at auction last year to help pay off the city's crippling debt. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 5:21 From towers to teapots, architect Michael Graves left a colorful mark By PBS News Hour Continue watching