Senegal's Biggest Art Biennial Returns With Contemporary Exhibits
African artists are convening in Dakar, Senegal for the Dak'Art biennale. The month-long event showcases the latest developments in visual arts.
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A 'Relentless' Sports Photographer Explains How He Got His Shots
Neil Leifer is behind some of the defining sports images of the past 60 years. In his book Relentless, he describes the special mix of luck and skill that helped him capture those memorable moments.
When It Comes To Prom Dresses, Teen Blogger Knows What's In Style
It's prom season! And that means dresses — lots of dresses. Justina Sharp has been blogging about fashion since she was 13 years old, and she tells NPR's Rachel Martin what's trending this year.
Mother-Son Tag Team Design A Line Of Clothes For Kids With Disabilities
Tommy Hilfiger recently added a clothing line for kids with disabilities. Fashion designer Mindy Scheier and son Oliver talk about Scheier's nonprofit Runway of Dreams and how the concept came about.
Artist J.M.W. Turner To Be Featured On U.K. £20, Ousting Economist Adam Smith
Following a national nomination process for a visual artist to honor, the U.K. has announced the new face of the £20 bill. He's known for landscapes, seascapes and innovative depiction of light.
Don't Know Much About History
This game recalls descriptions of historical events from the perspective of someone who wasn't really paying attention in school.
Photos: Why Everyone In Mali Wanted To Pose For The Late, Great Sidibe
His death marks the end of a remarkable era in African and world photography.
Panama Papers Provide Rare Glimpse Inside Famously Opaque Art Market
The leaked documents tell the backstory of a groundbreaking Christie's auction, and the purchase of a painting one man claims was seized from his grandfather during World War II.
Gardens Don't Tend Themselves: Portraits Of The People Behind LA's Luxury
Behind every gleaming bathroom or expertly manicured lawn is a person tasked with its upkeep. These workers are the stars of Ramiro Gomez's art — he's a former nanny and the son of Mexican immigrants.
To Access Her Big, Boxy Muse, Photographer Set Her Sights On Allen Ginsberg
From a bland suburban upbringing, Elsa Dorfman emerged into a creative life inspired by her 6-foot Polaroid camera. And the famed Beat poet turned out to be the key to that astounding metamorphosis.