Nov 18 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art By Tom LeGro The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opened Nov. 11 in Bentonville, Ark. The collection was amassed by Alice Walton of the Wal-Mart fortune and includes Asher Durand's landscape "Kindred Spirits," and iconic images, such as Norman Rockwell's "Rosie the… Continue reading
Nov 17 Clyfford Still Museum Opens in Denver By Tom LeGro He may be the biggest name in American art history that you've never heard of, but a new museum in Denver is hoping to change that. Clyfford Still was one of the country's leading abstract expressionists of the 20th century,… Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch Extended Interview: ‘A History of the World in 100 Objects’ Extended Interview: Neil MacGregor, "A History of the World in 100 Objects."… Continue watching
Feb 16 Costa Rican Artifacts Returning Home In 2011, the Brooklyn Museum plans to return to Costa Rica about 4,500 pre-Columbian artifacts taken legally around the last turn of the century. Here are some examples. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch Photographer Alec Soth on a Life of Approaching Strangers Photographer Alec Soth showcased his work in Minneapolis' Walker Art Center, including exhibits entitled "33 Movie Theaters and a Funeral Home" and "Broken Manual." Twin Cities Public Television profiled him, and it's part of our NewsHour Connect series highlighting public… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch Minnesota Photographer Soth Finds Beauty in the Unexpected Photographer Alec Soth is preparing to showcase his work in Minneapolis' Walker Art Center, including exhibits entitled "33 Movie Theaters and a Funeral Home" and "Broken Manual." Twin Cities Public Television profiled him, and it's part of our NewsHour Connect… Continue watching
Sep 02 Andrew Bird Cultivates a ‘Sonic Arboretum’ A successful multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Andrew Bird recently joined instrument and acoustic engineer Ian Schneller to create a novel live music experience, something they're calling the "Sonic Arboretum," at the Guggenheim Museum. Continue reading
Sep 02 Thursday’s Art Notes In today's arts and culture headlines, a fire at the Phillips Collection and California passes a new law on stolen art. Continue reading
Aug 31 Tuesday’s Art Notes In today's arts and culture headlines, the White House announces the launch of a new dance performance series. Continue reading
Aug 26 Thursday’s Art Notes In today's arts and culture headlines, a New York film student is charged with a murder attempt against a Muslim taxi driver and the original Kermit the Frog is donated to the Smithsonian. Continue reading