Art Beat

New Documentary Recounts Rise and Fall of an Architectural Myth

In St. Louis in the 1950s, Pruitt-Igoe was touted as the definitive model for public housing projects in the modern era. Less than 20 years after its construction, the buildings of Pruitt-Igoe were torn down.

A Reading List for the Post-9/11 Era

By Molly Finnegan

A roundup of NewsHour conversations with writers over the last decade about books that address, directly and indirectly, how 9/11, Osama bin Laden and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have influenced how we live today.

Tuesday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, 'The Book of Mormon' leads the 2011 Tony nominations.

Weekly Poem: ‘This is a fugue for the lost art of aching’

By Tom LeGro

Heather Hartley is the author of "Knock Knock," which was a finalist in the 2007 National Poetry Series.

Monday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture news, a ceremony in New York to celebrate the art work of an absent Ai Weiwei is postponed in the light of the news of the death of Osama bin Laden.

Conversation: More Reflections on Writing from Roger Rosenblatt

By Molly Finnegan

We've invited Roger Rosenblatt, author of 'Unless It Moves The Human Heart: The Craft and Art of Writing', back to our newsroom to continue a conversation we began in January.

Friday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, an update on an art museum planned for Tripoli.

For ‘Mission Bell’, Amos Lee Enriches His Songwriting with Star Power

On his latest album, "Mission Bell," Amos Lee enriches his songwriting with new musical arrangements and big-name collaborations.

Conversation: PEN World Voices Festival Director Laszlo Jakab Orsos

By Molly Finnegan

Now in New York until May 1, more than 100 writers from around the world have gathered for the annual PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature.

Thursday’s Art Notes

In today's arts and culture headlines, a German artist makes art out of prize money (literally).