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Arts Nov 03

David Driskell’s art spotlighted Black life. It’s ‘about time’ America saw his work

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet

Politics Dec 07

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Heirs to medieval art collection sold to Nazis seek restitution

The heirs to a 11th-century collection of art say their Jewish ancestors were forced to sell some of the collection in 1935 to Nazi agents. They are now seeking restitution in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. John Yang…

Arts Dec 02

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Renaissance master painter breaks gender barriers centuries later

Artemisia Gentileschi, a woman who painted her way to fame in the 1600s was largely forgotten for centuries. But more recently she is getting her full recognition at an exhibition in London's National Gallery. Jeffrey Brown has the story.

By Anne Azzi Davenport, Jeffrey Brown

Science Jul 27

Does this 17th century portrait depict scientist Robert Hooke?

Online sleuthing and deductive reasoning identifies what appears to be the only existent portrait painted of the celebrated scientist during his lifetime.

By Larry Griffing, The Conversation

Arts Apr 15

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In this quarantine art challenge, creativity begins at home

During a period when art lovers can't simply visit a museum or gallery, a new social media phenomenon has arisen as a creative outlet. Participants isolating at home amid the pandemic are encouraged to recreate a prominent work of art…

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

Jun 28

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What this year’s Whitney Biennial says about contemporary American art

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

The biennial exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art represents a big moment for contemporary art, featuring some of its biggest names. While works tackle various major social and political issues of the moment, they tend to do so…

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May 07

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Keeping America’s Heritage of Sights and Sounds Fresh for Future Generations

These days it may seem like you can find any movie, TV show or song you want online. But vast amounts of America's cultural treasures are in danger of extinction. Jeffrey Brown reports on conservation efforts at the Library of…

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Feb 18

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Rome’s ‘Nostoi’ Marks Homecoming of Italian Artwork

Over the centuries, archaeologists and looters unearthed ancient sculptures and other works of art on the Italian peninsula, taking their finds home with them. Now, with "Nostoi," Greek for "return home," Rome celebrates the return of many of these masterpieces…

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