Julia Lowrie Henderson

Two interior designers draw meticulous floor plans for the homes of our favorite TV characters, from Lucy to Carrie Bradshaw.

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The Old Subway Car and the Sea

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Many of NYC's old subway cars have been tossed into the sea. But it's not flagrant pollution, it's an eco-friendly move to form artificial reefs. And Stephen Mallon got to photograph it.

What Will Openness Mean for Cuban Artists?

Thursday, January 22, 2015

As US-Cuban relations thaw, we’re going to get to know Cuban culture much better. And Cuba will get to know us, like it or not.

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Want to Be Creative? Try Getting Bored

Thursday, January 22, 2015

We’ve banished boredom with our phones. Recent research suggests that we might be banishing our creativity along with it.

Will Hollywood Start to Close Its Gender Pay Gap?

Thursday, January 15, 2015

The Sony hack revealed how Hollywood pays female actors less than their male counterparts. That knowledge might help actresses finally close the gap.

Ten Movies to Watch from Home Before the Golden Globes

Thursday, January 08, 2015

Get ready to play Studio 360's Awards Night Bingo by watching these Golden Globe-nominated movies online.

Ten TV Episodes to Watch Before the Golden Globes

Wednesday, January 07, 2015

Our guide to the 10 best episodes of Golden Globe-nominated shows you can watch online before Sunday's awards.

1914 Blues Challenge: Marc Anthony Thompson Picks a Winner(s)

Thursday, December 25, 2014

We asked you to record your versions of one of the first blues hits, W.C. Handy’s “Yellow Dog Blues.” Guest judge Marc Anthony Thompson reveals the winner(s).

Studio 360's Best of 2014

Monday, December 22, 2014

Studio 360's staff and host Kurt Andersen pick their favorite artists and segments from 2014.

Questlove Wants Your Protest Songs

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Every generation has its protest songs. The Roots bandleader wonders, in this politically charged time, where are ours?

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Rediscovering Bert Williams

Thursday, December 04, 2014

The first movie with an African-American cast starred Bert Williams, the first superstar black entertainer. No one has seen it until now.

Did Seth Rogen Cause the Sony Pictures Cyber Attack?

Thursday, December 04, 2014

North Korea’s regime hates the new Seth Rogen movie. Did they hack Sony Pictures’ computer systems in retaliation?

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Behind the Balloons: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Giant balloon characters have been part of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade since the 1920s. But what happens to the balloons when the parade is over?

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Alison Bechdel’s Winner: The Great Studio 360 Doodle Dare

Friday, November 21, 2014

After sifting through over 200 entries, cartoonist and MacArthur fellow Alison Bechdel has chosen a winner in our latest Extra Credit challenge.

Alison Bechdel's Doodle Dare Favorites

Monday, November 17, 2014

The Great Studio 360 Doodle Dare is coming to a close! Writer and illustrator Alison Bechdel picks finalists for the cartoon contest.

Playing with Fire: Spazuk's Flame-Painted Portraits

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Artist Steven Spazuk willfully ignored the old adage when he discovered how to use fire – and burn paper – to create breathtaking portraits.

ISIS’s War on Culture

Friday, November 07, 2014

As ISIS has rampaged across Syria and Iraq, they’ve destroyed irreplaceable artifacts from the cradle of civilization.

Harry Shearer for President

Friday, November 07, 2014

After 25 years playing Montgomery Burns (and a gaggle of other animated characters) on The Simpsons, Harry Shearer is ready for his next role: the real-life Richard Nixon.

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Last Call for the Great Studio 360 Doodle Dare

Friday, November 07, 2014

We asked for your best cartoons, and you delivered — now the competition in our doodle challenge is heating up!