May 02 Watch 5:38 Exhibit chronicles the career of a South African activist fighting for trans visibility By Anne Azzi Davenport, Maureen Barillaro, Jacob Garcia, Robert Judge and Jared Bowen, GBH Sir Zanele Muholi has been documenting queer and trans people in South Africa for decades with the aim of celebrating life, joy and the beauty of the community. An exhibit at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston that focuses… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 5:11 Painter Christopher Volpe connects environmental conditions to our historic, literary past By Maureen Barillaro, Jacob Garcia, Robert Judge and Jared Bowen, GBH The New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts is hosting the new exhibit "Loomings," inspired by the title of the first chapter of "Moby-Dick." Painter Christopher Volpe has created works prompted by the novel that take on an apocalyptic tone, with… Continue watching
Apr 20 New Mexico fines 'Rust' production company for 'obvious hazards' in fatal shooting of cinematographer By Morgan Lee, Associated Press New Mexico workplace safety regulators say they have issued the maximum possible fine against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin. Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 4:25 How Houston has transformed its airports into hubs for art By Karla Murthy Millions of people travel through Houston's airports each month - making the region one of the busiest for air travel in the country. But while they are traveling, they are also getting a glimpse of one of the largest collections… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 5:46 Claudia Rankine's 'Help' brings the topic of white privilege to the stage By Zachary Green Two years ago, just after the start of previews for Claudia Rankine’s play, “Help,” New York’s theaters shut down. Now with the pandemic easing, the show is finally opening. PBS NewsHour Weekend sat down with Rankine two years ago and… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 9:14 Blues musician Keb' Mo' on his musical journey By Tom Casciato Blues musician Keb’ Mo’ has been a star for decades, but achieved little recognition until he was in his forties. Now 70, he gives a career-spanning interview to NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Tom Casciato. Continue watching
Feb 17 Yoko Ono, and the art of survival By Brigid Cohen, The Conversation Ono’s commitment to regenerative rituals is instructive in an era of turmoil and instability. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 7:10 Indie darling Mitski asks herself, 'now what?' By Christopher Booker Cult pop sensation Mitski is poised on the brink of mainstream stardom. The 31-year-old Japanese-American musician occupies a rare and coveted artistic space: independent, and beloved by fans and critics alike. But there is nothing simple about the musical career… Continue watching
Jan 19 Online again, Sundance prepares to kick off its 44th film festival By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The 44th annual Sundance Film Festival is back, and entirely online once more. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 6:24 How Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater balances history and innovation By Christopher Booker This month would have been Alvin Ailey’s 91st birthday; the celebrated modern dance visionary died in 1989. Decades later, his choreography is as vibrant as ever and his company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater remains as innovative. Christopher Booker… Continue watching