The Rediscovery of Photographer Seydou Keïta
Seydou Keïta captured Bamako life at the turn of independence in Mali. Keïta’s story is mythic and rich, as is that of his art and photography.
How to Read the Bones Like a Scapulimancer
In Shang Dynasty China, fortune-telling with oracle bones was the key to political power.
Which Came First, the Spoon, Fork, or Knife?
The spoon predates the knife and the fork. It exists in every age and culture in a wide variety of shapes.
Dorothea Lange and the Making of Migrant Mother
Follow the rich history of Dorothea Lange, as she captured the iconic and lasting portrait of Florence Thompson, more famously known as Migrant Mother.
Architecture as Nationalism in Accra, Ghana
Recent interest in Ghana’s thriving cultural production make the city’s distinctive historical architecture even more relevant.
500 Years of Hell With Hieronymus Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch died 500 years ago, but we can't take our eyes off of his paintings.
Olympic Art: Mega Events and the Museum
Can the Olympics increase museum attendance in both the long and short-term? Carol Scott and her team proved just that in documenting Sydney's case study.
What Did Fashion Magazines Have To Do With Dada?
When you think of Dada, do you think of Europe? If so, you’re missing one of its hotbeds—New York.
The History of “Your Body Is A Battleground”
Revisiting the iconic work of Barbara Kruger (“Your Body is a Battleground”) that has just as much resonance today as it did a quarter century ago.
Dürer’s Rhinoceros and the Birth of Print Media
Dürer's image of a rhinoceros which drowned off Italy 500 years ago remains one of the world's most famous prints.