**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. […]
Last month, Bob Ross Inc., the organization overseeing the legacy of the deceased Bob Ross, committed to assist public television stations facing cuts in federal funding. To accomplish this, they revealed their plan to donate 30 Bob Ross paintings produced during his series, The Joy of Painting, a cornerstone of public TV, to generate funds. Currently, the first three have […]
Filmmaker Ken Burns has introduced an enthralling new six-part docuseries, “The American Revolution,” debuting on PBS. This 12-hour documentary took almost a decade to finish and provides a thorough examination of the Revolutionary War that established the United States. Co-directed by Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, with a script by Geoffrey C. Ward, the series investigates the intricacies and sacrifices […]
An 18th-century artwork of St. Francis of Assisi was taken from the Church of San Francisco de Asis in Mexico, along with seven other religious pieces in 2001. Now, almost 25 years later, the artwork has been returned to the temple, situated an hour north of Mexico City and about a mile from the Teotihuacán archaeological site. The *Saint Francis […]
In an extraordinary accomplishment for worldwide peace initiatives, The HALO Trust, a British non-profit organization, has declared the removal of its 300,000th landmine from Sri Lanka. These explosive remnants from a lengthy civil conflict have historically presented significant hazards, displacing more than 280,000 Sri Lankans from their residences. After the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, over 1.5 […]
For a significant portion of his existence, M.C. Escher remained largely ignored by the art community. This neglect could be linked to the Dutch artist’s unique—albeit eccentric—style, deeply rooted in mathematics, optical illusions, geometry, and what are termed “impossible objects.” However, due to these same factors, he captivated a broad audience outside of art circles, a status that has established […]
**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, […]