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Mr. Whiskers is ready for his close-up: When an artist's pet is also their muse
Monday, February 20, 2023
Pablo Picasso made studies of Lump, an adored dachshund. And Frida Kahlo's catalogue is packed with self-portraits featuring her pet monkeys and parrots.
Raquel Welch, actress and Hollywood sex symbol, dead at 82
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Welch is best known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. She is survived by her son and daughter.
Theater never recovered from COVID — and now change is no longer a choice
Monday, February 06, 2023
With ticket sales way down and government relief mostly at an end, business as usual is not an option for nonprofit performing arts groups.
Fans trying to see Beyoncé's U.K. Renaissance Tour are already having ticket issues
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Tickets for Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, one of the hottest tours of the year, went on sale in the U.K. this morning. Fans are amped, but there also have been frustrations with the ticketing system.
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and singer of influential rock band Television, dies at 73
Saturday, January 28, 2023
The founding father of American punk and a fixture in the 1970s New York rock scene died Saturday as the result of a brief illness.
San Francisco Chinatown seniors welcome in the Lunar New Year with rap
Sunday, January 22, 2023
The Grant Avenue Follies are steeped in tap dance and the songs of the 1950s and '60s. But they are no strangers to hip-hop, as the track "That Lunar Cheer" shows.
STOMP closes after 29-year New York run
Saturday, January 07, 2023
The internationally-renowned show exploring the percussive possibilities of the human body and everyday objects ends Jan. 8.
How pop culture could hinder the public's understanding of wildfires
Monday, January 02, 2023
The depictions of firefighters in pop culture may hinder the public's understanding of the growing dangers of wildfires under epic climate change. (Story aired on ATC on Dec.27, 2022.)
Immerse yourself in this colossal desert 'City' — but leave the selfie stick at home
Sunday, January 01, 2023
Michael Heizer began work on his massive installation in the Nevada desert more than 50 years ago. One of the largest artworks in the world, it cost $40 million (so far) and is now open to the public.
How Hollywood gets wildfires all wrong — much to the frustration of firefighters
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
In a time of accelerated climate change, there's a big disconnect between the portrayal of fires on-screen and the reality of the brave people who fight them in real life.
Fight over seats could define future of iconic San Francisco movie theater
Monday, December 05, 2022
Conservationists' objections to proposed renovation plans for the 100-year-old Castro Theatre in San Francisco illustrate an ongoing debate about the future of historic theaters.
The Smithsonian shines a light on designer and sculptor Maya Lin
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The National Portrait Gallery has opened an exhibition on Maya Lin, designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Saturday on Nov. 12, 2022.)
'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara has died at 63
Saturday, November 26, 2022
The Oscar-winning singer-actress died at her home in Florida, according to her publicist. Cara was behind some of the most era-defining pop anthems of the early '80s.
How Twitter became one of the world's preferred platforms for sharing ideas
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
As the social media platform struggles to find a way forward, NPR surveys key moments in its history.
Maya Lin doesn't like the spotlight — but the Smithsonian is shining a light on her
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Heavily criticized 40 years ago for her Vietnam Veterans' Memorial design, the artist-architect-activist prefers to talk about her artistic process rather than her life
HBO cancels the sci-fi series 'Westworld'
Saturday, November 05, 2022
The network has decided to cancel the sci-fi series after its recent fourth season. Ratings and viewership declined over the course of its four seasons.
Singer and rapper Aaron Carter dies at 34
Saturday, November 05, 2022
Carter had his first hit when he was just 9 years old. He went on to tour with his older brother's band, the Backstreet Boys, release four studio albums and appear on Dancing with the Stars.
Climate activists have been attacking artworks recently, but how effective is this?
Friday, October 28, 2022
Climate activists have been attacking artworks recently, but how effective is this at getting a message across? Does this inspire or alienate their target audience? Who is their target audience?
NPR reporting on Oregon theater death threats prompt local and national response
Thursday, October 27, 2022
NPR broke the news about artistic director Nataki Garrett hiring a private security detail for her personal safety.
Author Colleen Hoover went from tending cows to writing bestsellers
Monday, October 24, 2022
The top-selling author in the country right now is a 42-year-old mom and former social worker who lives in the same small Texas town where she's spent practically her entire life.