Norberto Cedeño, saint woodcarver, carving an image of St. John the Baptist at the Center for Popular Arts, San Juan, circa 1963 (all images courtesy the Archivo General de Puerto Rico) For as long as ...

Kristin Beck was inspired by her father for her solo show, “Before I Forget,” at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. “My dad has dementia, and as I’m caring for him, I was struck with this notion of, how ...

Xiqu 戲曲 is a traditional Chinese performing art that combines music, theater, literature, and even acrobatics. Historically, each area in China has developed its own unique xiqu form that is performed ...

In the Middle Ages, as today, visual art offered an avenue to explore, affirm, and sometimes challenge social roles and relationships. Medieval people defined themselves and their neighbors through ...

Out walking the other day, I met a former colleague who was with his dog. Politely conversing, I asked the dog’s name. He told me that, in fact, his dog had two names, together signaling a former ...

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