Fascist Architecture in Rome
In Mussolini's Rome, the built environment struck a balance between the romance of the ancient past and the rationalism of avant-garde modernism.
The Women Who Preached in Their Sleep
Was sleep-preaching an ingenious way for oppressed women to subvert the social order through somniloquy?
We Got Social Media Wrong. Can We Get AI Right?
How to be agents who use new AI tools, rather than subjects manipulated by them.
Metadata for Image Search and Discovery
Metadata helps you search for and find images of cats, for instance, whether or not you have a specific feline in mind.
In Sudan’s Civil Conflict, the Arab Cold War Widens
Sudan's decades-long civil war has finally come "home" to Khartoum.
How to Find and Choose the Best Images for Your Project
To spot high-quality images, you'll need to draw on your basic visual literacy skills.
Lina Bo Bardi: Architect of Brazilian Modernism
A community-oriented architect, Lina Bo Bardi embraced the principles of modernism to design public buildings that remained connected to Brazil’s past.
Unmaking a Priest: The Rite of Degradation
The defrocking ceremony was meant to humiliate a disgraced member of the clergy while discouraging laypeople from viewing him as a martyr.
Mae West and Camp
A camp diva, a queer icon, and a model of feminism—the memorable Mae West left behind a complicated legacy, on and off the stage.
How to Look at Art and Understand What You See
There are dozens of ways of looking at visual art. None of them are wrong, but certain methods facilitate deeper connection and understanding.