Journalist Cathleen McGuigan covers art, architecture, design and culture. Her latest piece for Smithsonian profiles artist Wayne Thiebaud.

Cathleen McGuigan on “Wayne Thiebaud Is Not a Pop Artist”

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Unwrapping the History of the Doggie Bag

Unlike Anne Frank's diary, the graphic biography by Ernie Colón and Sid Jacobson covers the period before and after she and her family went into hiding.

A New Look at Anne Frank

Two comic book veterans—who authored the graphic adaptation of the 9/11 Report—train their talents on the young diarist

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Inviting Writing: The Case of the Missing Groom

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Q&A: Foodscape Artist Carl Warner

I have always been a fast eater, and even as a kid I was not picky

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Has the Food Fetish Gone Too Far?

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A Search for the Origins of Grandmother’s Caramels

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Inviting Writing: Break-Up Cake

Shiner Bock beer-battered onion rings

Beer Batter is Better; Science Says So

What’s the difference between beer-battered fried foods and those fried in water-based batter?

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Snacks to Fuel a Workout

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It’s a Marshmallow World

Camilo José Vergara began photographing art in poor urban areas in the 1970s. He soon realized that one of the most prevalent figures in the artworks was Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. by Mural

Photographer Camilo José Vergara captures varying portrayals of the civil rights leader in urban areas across the United States

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Good News for Food Safety

Snowshoe racing has become an increasingly popular sport. Last January more than 5,000 people competed in the 37th running of La Ciaspolada Snowshoe Race.

The History of Snowshoe Racing

For some athletes, there is no such thing as cabin fever, as the snowy outdoors provides yet another outlet for competitive sport

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Inviting Writing: Tomato Surprise

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What’s the Story, John Dory? The People Behind the Food Names

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Weirdest Pizza Toppings

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A Fond Farewell from Amanda

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An Ancient Wine from Cyprus

What’s the oldest kind of wine still in modern production?

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Inviting Writing: Romancing Guava Paste

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