Art

Tattoo artists tattooing their clients.

Ukrainians embrace tattoos as a form of patriotism

In many ways, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has become a war of identity and self-expression. Many Ukranians are turning to tattoos to show their patriotism.

Ukrainians embrace tattoos as a form of patriotism
Benin Bronzes on exhibit at the British Museum.

Germany plans to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Will other countries follow suit?

Germany plans to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Will other countries follow suit?
A stenciled rat appears to be sneezing.

Banksy unveils new pandemic-inspired art featuring rats in face masks

Banksy unveils new pandemic-inspired art featuring rats in face masks
a theater. with red carpet is full of plants instead of an audience.

Barcelona opera reopens to full house — of plants

Barcelona opera reopens to full house — of plants

John Waters: The king of filth

John Waters: The king of filth
Sean Lennon

The ballad of Sean and Yoko

John and Yoko’s son talks about growing up in their shadow ... and then stepping out of it.

The ballad of Sean and Yoko
Dish (2016), 36 x 36 in., oil on linen

Every picture tells a story

Bestselling authors write short stories based on this painter’s haunting pictures.

Every picture tells a story
Gary Marcus, director of New York University’s Center for Language and Music

Gary Marcus: Defining creativity

Creativity is almost always associated with the arts, but Gary Marcus tells us how creativity takes on different forms in all aspects of life.

Gary Marcus: Defining creativity
Kalman Aron began sketching when he was 3 years old. He's now 93, and says if he didn't still paint and draw every day he would "die of boredom."

For over 90 years, this Holocaust survivor's art has kept him alive

At 93, Kalman Aron still paints everyday in his apartment in Beverly Hills. If he didn't paint, he says he would "die of boredom."

For over 90 years, this Holocaust survivor's art has kept him alive
Untitled Film Still 48 by Cindy Sherman

American Icons: Untitled Film Stills

Cindy Sherman launched her career by placing herself in photos that look like movie stills for imaginary movies. These are snapshots of America's collective unconscious.

American Icons: Untitled Film Stills
Eve Ewing

Eve Ewing, creative queen of Chicago

Poet/Sociologist/Educator/Tweeter Eve Ewing talks about poetry, Afrofuturism, hip hop, and social media.

Eve Ewing, creative queen of Chicago
Taylor Mac

Taylor Mac’s history of American pop music in 24 hours

Taylor Mac isn’t your typical drag performer. For one thing, Taylor made a 24-hour revue of American pop music that goes all the way back to the Revolutionary War.

Taylor Mac’s history of American pop music in 24 hours
Jesmyn Ward

Jesmyn Ward reflects on Katrina

The author was at the end of her summer break when Hurricane Katrina struck her hometown of Delisle, Mississippi.

Jesmyn Ward reflects on Katrina
Annie Baker

Annie Baker’s agonies of small talk

Annie Baker writes plays that are full of awkward silences. Is that why some people love them, while others walk out?

Annie Baker’s agonies of small talk
John Green

John Green talks turtles and teens

Young Adult novelist and YouTube star, John Green opens up about himself.

John Green talks turtles and teens