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The Brief and Illustrious Life of the Telegraph
The optical telegraph, a precursor to the telephone, captivated the people of 19th-century France before it was replaced by more modern forms of communication. In Paris, the device sparked fear…
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Amy Sherald’s Parables of Black American Life
Amy Sherald's artistry is a testament to the power of representation and storytelling. In her mid-career survey at the Whitney…
Was Rembrandt Inspired by the Story of Queen Esther?Â
With advancements in art historical scholarship and a growing understanding of cultural exchange, the Jewish Museum's latest exhibition, "The Book…
Artists’ Monuments to the Great Migration
The Great Migration was a pivotal moment in American history, with over six million Black individuals moving to the North…
Russian Photographer Disinvited From World Press Photo Ceremony
After winning the World Press Photo (WPP) prize, Mikhail Tereshchenko, a staff photographer for the Russian state-controlled media outlet TASS,…
Nan Goldin Sells Prints to Benefit Gaza Animal Hospital
An online sale of prints by artist and activist Nan Goldin will benefit Gaza’s first and only animal shelter and…
Workers Protest Abrupt Layoffs at Guggenheim Museum
The recent layoffs at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum have sparked outrage among cultural workers in New York City. More…
Why Did This Ancient Chinese Handscroll Break Auction Records?
Sotheby’s Hong Kong made headlines last Thursday with a record-breaking auction that saw a 700-year-old handscroll by calligrapher Rao Jie…
In Puerto Rico, a Museum Builds Community Outside Its Walls
America’s Cultural Treasures: El Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico El Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, also known as…