'Close Up Baltimore' Tells Stories Of The City, One Portrait At A Time
Inspired by the popular Humans of New York blog, a photographer is aiming to take 200 portraits of his fellow Baltimore residents.
Art & Design
Known As A Collector, Gustave Caillebotte Gets His Due As A Painter
Caillebotte was an independently wealthy artist who — unlike his Impressionist buddies — didn't need to sell paintings to make a living. Now, many of his works are on display at the National Gallery.
Jesus In A Lowrider: El Rito's Santero Carves Saints In Modern Clothing
Nicholas Herrera puts his own touch on the tradition of saint carving. The santero works out of his studio in a small New Mexico town — but his edgy work can be found in museums around the country.
The Sad, Stately Photo Of Nixon's Resignation Lunch
A White House photographer captured the lunch that Richard Nixon ate before announcing his resignation. It's an unusual image of a humble meal as power is slipping away.
Big News: Tiny Parks Coming Soon To A Parking Spot Near You
The District of Columbia opened its first semipermanent tiny park. The parklet's creators hope the new space will encourage pedestrians to hang out, while others worry about losing parking spaces.
Men Strut Their Stuff At Their Very Own New York Fashion Week
This week was the debut of New York Fashion Week: Men's. Sixty designers and some big-name sponsors showed up. Jacki Lyden went behind the scenes for The Seams, our series about clothing as culture.
New Exhibit Laces Together Sneakers And History
From high-heeled kicks to Air Jordans, a traveling exhibit from the Brooklyn Museum encourages us to look at everyday footwear as exquisite objects of desire, and see "sneakerheads" as the historians.
Smithsonian To Post Sign At Exhibition Featuring Bill Cosby-Owned Art
The museum says the exhibition is "fundamentally about the artworks and the artists who created them, not Mr. Cosby." The move comes amid allegations of sexual assault against the comedian.
Peruvians Love Their Chicha Street Art. City Officials ... Not So Much
Walk down a street in Peru and you'll likely see an example of the glow-in-the-dark posters and murals. Lots of people love them. But the upper crust isn't always impressed.
Take A Trip To D.C.'s Indoor Beach, Where It's Always 75 And Sunny
The National Building Museum has created an unusual oasis — an ocean of 700,000 plastic balls — where D.C. locals and tourists can take refuge from the city's sweltering heat.