It's Hard To Say What African Design Is, But It Sure Is Stunning
"Making Africa" at the Guggenheim Bilbao has dazzling portraits, strange videos and weird-looking glasses.
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A Princess In Patchwork: Sewing For The Miss Florida Seminole Princess Pageant
The Miss Florida Seminole Princess Pageant features intricate outfits that combine traditional Seminole patchwork techniques with modern twists, like rayon and lace.
Monument Or Eyesore? Weighing The Legacy Of A Pittsburgh Playwright
A decade after playwright August Wilson's death, his childhood home in Pittsburgh is in bad shape. As Erika Beras of WESA reports, community members have mixed feelings on what to do with what's left.
A Tale Of Two Titles: A Girl, A Train And Thousands Of Confused Readers
It's a psychological thriller, with a female protagonist, set in contemporary London. You've probably heard of it — Girl on a Train. Or is it The Girl on the Train you're looking for?
How Director David O. Russell Discovered 'Joy'
NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with director David O. Russell about his new comedy "Joy," starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.
With Artist Frank Stella, What You See Is What You See
Early in his career, Stella's goal was to not depict anything. In 1958, he notoriously achieved that. Since then, Stella has continued to push the possibilities of his art.
2015 In TV: A Couple More Under The Radar Picks
Linda Wertheimer talks with Slate critic June Thomas about her underrated television pick. She chose two dramas, "Cucumber" and "Banana," about the lives of a group of gay men in Manchester, England.
The American Political Invention That 'Let The People Rule'
NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Geoffrey Cowan, author of "Let the People Rule," on Teddy Roosevelt's invention of the modern political primary.
2015 In Music: Playlist Refreshers
NPR's Linda Wertheimer likes Buddy Holly and Bill Haley, so Stephen Thompson brings her playlist up to the present day with songs from Leon Bridges, the Alabama Shakes, Elle King and Sleater-Kinney.
Santa For President In 2016
His resume is unimpeachable and he has great approval ratings. Santa Claus sounds like the perfect candidate — so what if he ran for president? That's the question in this radio drama by The Truth.