Jan 02 Watch 6:40 Singer-songwriter Tommy Prine on finding his own voice in the shadow of his famous father By Tom Casciato Singer-songwriter Tommy Prine recently made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. But his artistic journey that would bring him there was by no means assured. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 5:37 ‘Anti-graffiti vigilantes’ fight vandalism along Rhode Island’s shore By Pamela Watts Spray-painted words and pictures, usually clandestine and often illegal, are getting erased by a group of New Englanders who have tagged themselves the anti-graffiti vigilantes. But the method they employ against the perpetrators is an art in itself. Pamela Watts… Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch 6:23 Immersive exhibitions are changing the way people consume art By Cat Wise In recent years, immersive art exhibitions that place viewers amid the art have been a hot ticket. Popular ones featuring works from artists like van Gogh and Monet travel from city to city. But there are a growing number of… Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch 5:43 Simone Leigh’s work explores how Black women have been misrepresented in art and culture By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Last year, artist Simone Leigh represented the U.S. at what is widely considered the world’s most important exhibition of contemporary art, the Venice Biennale. She was the first Black woman to have that honor. Now, there’s a chance to see… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 7:10 A look inside the National Museum of Women in the Arts after its major renovation By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet In leading museums these days, women artists are gaining more prominence. But studies of acquisitions and overall exhibitions show just how much the gender gap remains. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is solely dedicated to the creativity… Continue watching
Sep 15 Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, known for his inflated forms, dies at 91 By Manuel Rueda, Associated Press Botero depicted politicians, animals, saints, and scenes from his childhood in an inflated and colorful form that was instantly recognizable. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 2:58 An artist’s Brief But Spectacular take on letting the colors speak for you Kennady Bob is a Los Angeles-based artist who expresses herself through both large-scale paintings and small sketches. After experiencing great loss early in her life, she found that she could process the feelings she struggled to put into words through… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 5:54 How a couple in rural Indiana uses art to combat consumerism and waste By Cat Wise, Anne Azzi Davenport A husband and wife duo are raising awareness about consumerism through their art — and making a living in the process. Special correspondent Cat Wise traveled to rural Indiana to meet them and see their art farm. Continue watching
Jan 25 House Republicans push for investigation into Hunter Biden’s art sales By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press House Republicans have renewed an investigation into the art dealings of Hunter Biden, pushing for details as part of the party's long-promised probe of President Joe Biden and his family. Continue reading
Jul 19 Claes Oldenburg, artist who created massive urban sculptures, dies at 93 By Associated Press Pop artist Claes Oldenburg has died at 93. Continue reading