Remembrances
Faas Protege Remembers Legendary Photographer
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Art & Design
Students and seniors discussed Claude Monet's Sunset at Pourville during a recent visit to the Kreeger Museum in Washington, D.C.
A Museum Visit For Art Lovers With Alzheimer's
()At Washington, D.C.'s Kreeger Museum, seniors and students are paired together to enjoy the art — and each other's company. "The goal is to make people feel better and to give them a pleasant experience in the moment. That's all there is, really," says program head Derya Samadi.
Fine Art
Even Under Threat, Syrian Artists Paint In Protest()
May 14, 2012 In Syria, anyone who speaks out against the regime of President Bashar Assad risks harassment, detention or worse. A gallery in Beirut recently featured artwork smuggled out of the country — much of it inspired by the Arab uprisings.
Steve Jobs Didn't Invent Design, But He Patented It()
May 13, 2012 The late Apple co-founder had his name on more than 300 patents for the devices and apps that changed our lives. It wasn't just to keep company property safe; Jobs intended to make design as valuable as function.
Fine Art
The Serious Comic Art Of Daniel Clowes ()
May 7, 2012 Comic artist Daniel Clowes never expected to see his cranky, rebellious characters in a museum — in fact, he often uses them to poke fun at the world of fine art. But that didn't deter the Oakland Museum of California, which is now hosting an exhibition of Clowes' work.
'The Scream' Scoops Record $119M At N.Y. Auction()
May 2, 2012 One of the art world's most recognizable images — Edvard Munch's "The Scream" — sold for a record $119,922,500 at auction in New York City. The 1895 artwork, a modern symbol of human anxiety, was sold at Sotheby's Wednesday evening.
The Picture Show
Koalas Are So Cute! (And Threatened)()
May 2, 2012 According to National Geographic, and now the Australian government, the country's cutest symbol is at risk.
Arts & Life
'Scream' Still Echoes After More Than A Century()
May 2, 2012 The Scream, by Edvard Munch, is one of the most recognized and reproduced works of art ever created. Experts say the image seems to crystallize viewers' fears and anxieties, transcending language to express something primal.
