How an artist transformed his work after an accident on the job
What happens to an artist when one of the very tools he uses — his hands — are changed in an instant? Jeffrey Brown visited a sculptor in New York’s Hudson Valley, who has had to pivot on how he…
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Broadway honors its best at the 75th Tony Awards
Broadway attempted to stage a big comeback during Sunday’s 75th annual Tony Award, with some very familiar works being honored as well as innovations showcasing inclusion. Nicole Ellis has a look for our arts and culture series, “CANVAS.” Stream your…
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MerleFest celebrates music from the Appalachian region and boosts the local economy
MerleFest has been a mainstay on the music circuit since 1988. People flock to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina each year to celebrate music of the Appalachian region, which has helped the local economy. Jeffrey…
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‘Philip Guston Now’ portrays art of controversial and confrontational painter
Two years ago, four museums were set to present a retrospective of painter Philip Guston. But then, in one of the biggest controversies to hit the art world in the last few years, it all imploded. Now, the show has…
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Exhibit chronicles the career of a South African activist fighting for trans visibility
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…
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Author Don Winslow on why he’s retiring from writing and turning his attention to activism
Crime novelist Don Winslow has authored more than 20 acclaimed international bestsellers, including “The Border,” “Savages” and “The Cartel.” His latest is “City on Fire,” the first in a trilogy. It’s a gritty gangster saga inspired by the mobsters of…
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Preserving Ukraine’s cultural treasures with digital tools
In Ukraine, as everywhere, much of contemporary life, including history and culture, is documented in the digital space. With so much at risk, new efforts are taking on a new kind of digital “cultural preservation.” Jeffrey Brown reports for our…
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