From orange peels to bottle caps: Thousands of artists create their own ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’
When the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague loaned its most famous work for an exhibition in 2023, it needed to find something ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
‘Elizabeth Catlett: Black Revolutionary Artist’ At National Gallery Of Art
A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies” being staged at the National Gallery. one mile from the White House, makes it impossible to divorce from current events.
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How This Parthenon Relief Was Torn Apart—Twice
South Metope IV of the Parthenon is one of many sculptures from the Parthenon in Greece that have been scattered across the ...
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Enchanted Creatures: Monsters in Our Collective Imagination
Natalie Lawrence uncovers fascinating other-worldly natural history, creatures that embody our anxieties and our irrational ...
Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
A folklorist explains the prehistoric origins of the mythical Easter Bunny and why this longstanding cultural symbol keeps ...
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Out and About: What's Happening in Philly
Additional films include Paint Me a Road Out of Here by director Catherine Gund, and Pardon Me, directed by Shuja Moore. Each ...