Pierre Cardin, French Fashion Designer, Dies At 98
The son of Italian immigrants worked with luminaries such as filmmaker Jean Cocteau and designer Christian Dior before launching his own line.
Art & Design
'Soul' Surprises With Its Messages About Finding Purpose
Pixar's new film stars Jamie Foxx as a jazz musician whose soul gets separated from his body. The animated feature explores themes of music and transformation.
It Used To Be Just A Fence. It Became A Tribute To Things Lost And Found In 2020
A community art exhibit in suburban Maryland asked residents to consider a simple question: What have you lost, and what have you found in 2020?
DIY During Quarantine. What Could Go Wrong? Plenty
Stay-at-home orders have inspired many people to take on do-it-yourself projects and tackle their own home repairs, but sometimes a tool box and YouTube videos aren't enough to prevent disasters.
11 Original NPR Comics That Brought Joy, Hope And Help During The Pandemic
In 2020, NPR created and published more than a dozen comics for the pandemic — everything from how to explain it to kids to how to help the older people in your life.
What Does It Mean To Have An Emoji Acquired By A Museum?
The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum has acquired two emojis — the hijab and an interracial couple — for its collection.
Pueblo, Colo., Artist Plans To Paint The Biggest Mural In The World
Pueblo, Colo., used to be home to the world's largest mural. South Korea took the title in 2018, and Pueblo wants it back. NPR visits the great outdoor mural as its being created during the pandemic.
These Artists Will Change Your Mind About Winter
If you'd prefer to experience the charms of winter from a safe (and warm) distance, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts has some beautiful snowy scenes for you to admire.
'Ugly,' 'Discordant': New Executive Order Takes Aim At Modern Architecture
President Trump upset the architectural world in February when he proposed an executive order mandating traditional, classical architecture for new federal buildings. That order is now a reality.
India's Female Superhero And Her Flying Tiger Are Out To Fight The Pandemic
'Priya's Mask' is the latest in the Indian superhero comic series. This time out, she's trying to get important info to young people — and to stop a superspreading villain.