Stop-motion animation, the poetic story of a snowman, and other picks highlight the artistic potential of the classic genre.
Sarah Rose Sharp
Sarah Rose Sharp is a Detroit-based writer, activist, and multimedia artist. She has shown work in New York, Seattle, Columbus and Toledo, OH, and Detroit — including at the Detroit Institute of Arts. She is primarily concerned with artist and viewer experiences of making and engaging with art, and conducts ongoing research in the state of contemporary art in postindustrial and redeveloping cities.
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YOU Get a Portrait, Oprah!
A new painting of the media mogul by Chicago artist Shawn Michael Warren is joining the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
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A History of Bookmaking, From Scrolls to Scrolling
The Book by Design is a real page-turner for people interested in how we came to turn pages.
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19th-Century “Reluctant Bride” Painting Spurs Flurry of TikTok Memes
Artist Auguste Toulmouche seems to have struck on a timeless theme: women being annoyed about the shit we have to put up with.
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Europe’s Space Telescope Delivers Stunning Images of the “Dark Universe”
The Euclid Mission can capture large swaths of outer space in a single shot. Talk about a wide-angle lens!
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The Fairytale Charm of Soviet Country Dachas
Fyodor Savintsev’s photographs of the small wooden cottages capture the aesthetics and ethos of “a slower, more traditional pace of life.”
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The Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois for Young Readers
The New Brownies’ Book promises to provide an experience any child can enjoy, but one designed especially for those of color.
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DC’s New Feminist Monument Barks Up the Wrong Tree
Photos show a temporary sculpture unveiled on the National Mall that leaves a lot to be desired.
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Scientists Are Turning Toxic River Waste Into Paint Pigments
A new documentary follows a team of Ohio artists and environmentalists transforming acid mine drainage into viable art materials.
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Did You Know California Has a Museum of Scent?
A new book explores collector of natural essences Mandy Aftel’s interactive archive of scent in Berkeley.
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Gravity-Defying Sculptures Shatter Traditional Notions of Pottery
Inspired by the Dutch tradition of Delft blue pottery that imitated Chinese porcelain, Patrick Bergsma incorporates handcrafted bonsai trees into his exploding works.
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Mind-Boggling Nail Art to Kick Off Spooky Season
These are not your goth grandmother’s Halloween nails.
