# Exploring Contemporary Art and Culture: Key Exhibitions and Insights As the world experiences tumultuous times, art serves as a refuge—an intimate exploration of humanity amidst chaos. Current exhibitions highlight themes of intimacy, identity, and resilience, featuring diverse artistic expressions from renowned artists. These exhibits reflect personal and collective histories, inviting audiences to engage deeply with the art and its […]
Jacques-Louis David is a name deeply entwined with the revolutionary fervor and patriotic spirit of France. Known for his Neoclassical history paintings, his works like “Oath of the Horatii” (1784) and “Liberty Leading the People” (1830) stand as icons of French historical narrative, often referenced in educational texts. Yet, as the Louvre’s first monographic show in 30 years reveals, there […]
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned a 16th-century Buddhist painting to the Sinheungsa Temple in Sokcho, South Korea. Known as “The Tenth King of Hell” (1798), the ink painting on silk scroll was part of The Met’s collection since 2007 and featured in their Korean art exhibitions. This return, announced on November 18, follows The Met’s ongoing effort to […]
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**The Legacy of Black Art in Detroit: A Historical Perspective** The rich tapestry of Black art in Detroit is woven with stories of pioneering artists who broke barriers and forged a powerful legacy. At the heart of this cultural renaissance was Harold Neal, a renowned Detroit painter known for his profound contributions to the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s. […]
**Investigating Mental Health and Society: American Psychosis by Jordan Sullivan** “American Psychosis” by Jordan Sullivan presents a powerful examination of the complex relationship between mental health and society. This insightful book investigates the pressing challenges of mental health care, societal stigma, and the cultural frameworks that shape how mental illness is perceived in the United States. **Grasping the Concept** In […]
In 1859, Antonio Salviati established his glassworks to aid in the restoration of a local historic site to its prior magnificence. A vase at the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum narrates its tale. Angelica Hankins Photograph by Fabian Öhrn December 2025 This vase, crafted by Salviati & Company circa 1960, exemplifies how Murano glass adapted elegantly to modern trends. The […]
There was an era when shoppers could only purchase as much as they could bear. Despite the commonality of shopping carts today, it initially required some persuasion to adopt their use. Heide Brandes December 2025 Daniel Grizelj / Getty Images Sylvan Goldman, a businessman hailing from Oklahoma, was employed by a California grocery wholesaler following World War I when he […]
Best Friends Animal Society features an extensive campus nestled in Utah’s canyons, yet its impact has expanded to influence nearly every shelter across the nation By Douglas Starr Photographs by Shayan Asgharnia December 2025 Chubby the macaw came with self-plucking injuries, often due to stress, lack of stimulation, anxiety, or life transitions. At 22 years old during the 2025 photo, […]