Fine Arts
In Canada, People Gladly Trade in Guns for Shiny New Cameras
Give up your pistol, get a new point-n'-shoot camera
November 02, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Beetles Invasion: One Artist’s Take on the Insect
A swarm of giant beetles, lovingly sculpted by Washington D.C.-based artist Joan Danziger, descends on the American University Museum
November 02, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
The Best Wildlife Photographs of the Year
Over 48,000 photos were entered in the Veolia Environnement contest; these 10 were among the most stunning
November 02, 2012 |
By Smithsonian.com
How to Tell If Your Kid Will Become a Great Artist
Spotting artistic talent in your own kid is hard - but here are some ways to do it
November 01, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Events November 2-4: Political Machines, Moon Rocks and Substantial Music
This weekend, survey the technologies of campaigns past, learn about the quirky history of moon rocks and catch a show by hip-hop artist Substantial
November 01, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Why Camille Paglia is Alarmed About the Future of Art
Is the rise of secularism behind the general malaise in the fine arts?
November 2012 |
By Camille Paglia
Bringing the Color Back to Ancient Greece
The white marble statutes we revere were originally dressed in eye-popping pigments
November 2012 |
By Jamie Katz
Alan Dudley’s Wondrous Array of Animal Skulls
A new book delivers fascinating photographs of over 300 skulls from the British taxidermist's personal collection—the largest in the world
October 31, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Events Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Empires, Spooky Stories and American Artists
This week, a look at changing relationships with Latin America, Halloween stories and the rise of the late William H. Johnson
October 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Nikon Announces the Winners of its “Small World” Competition
See a selection of beautiful images captured by scientists gazing through light microscopes
October 29, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
How To Film a Cheetah Sprinting at 61 Miles Per Hour
National Geographic shows how a team filmed Sarah, the fastest cheetah in the world, sprinting at top speed
October 26, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
How To Scrape at a Picasso Without Getting Arrested
The New York Times has an interactive feature showing Picasso's "Woman Ironing" that you can scratch away at to uncover the original pairing - one of a man
October 25, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
A New Tate Online Exhibit Showcases Lost, Stolen and Destroyed Art
The exhibit includes newspaper clippings, photographs and the last known images of each of the featured works
October 25, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
This Stunning Photo of the Milky Way Could Carpet An Entire Apartment
A beautiful, zoomable, nine-gixapixel photo of the central Milky Way
October 24, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
How to Keep Your Jack O’Lantern Looking Dapper Longer
Pumpkin expert Thomas Andres, of the New York Botanical Garden, provides tips for prolonging the life of your pumpkin
October 24, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Scenes from After Hours at the Hirshhorn
Overcast skies proved no match for music, drinks, and live video performances
October 22, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events October 23-25: Cuban Missile Crisis Book Signing, Trivia Night and Sensational Film
This week, visit with a Navy photographer, test your knowledge of the Wild West and catch a New York Times Best of 2011 film
October 22, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
PHOTOS: The Distressing Worldwide Boom in Cosmetic Surgery
Photographer Zed Nelson traveled the world documenting how body improvement has practically become a new religion
October 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
This is What a Viral Image Spread Looks Like
Much like the fungus of the internet, viral images and posts spread and creep across all social media platforms
October 19, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Teaching Physics with a Massive Game of Mouse Trap
Mark Perez and his troupe of performers tour the country, using a life-sized version of the popular game to explain simple machines
October 19, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
