10 books people pretend to read (but don’t)
Let’s be honest – we’ve all nodded along in book club at least once. Here are 10 books people pretend...
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How a read-a-thon raises funds for literacy in Cambodia
The Chapters for Change reading challenge strives to strengthen education and community development.
Jewelry Deserves a Place in Art History
In Albrecht Dürer’s idealized, early-16th-century portrait of Charlemagne, the Holy Roman Emperor wears a dazzling crown. The diadem, topped by...
The Private Calligraphy of Henri Michaux
Henri Michaux, “Untitled” (1956), graphite, black and coloured inks on paper (© ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2025)LONDON — Henri...
Harvard Cedes Earliest Photographs of Enslaved Americans After Contentious Legal Fight
Harvard University has released ownership of what scholars consider the earliest surviving photographs of enslaved African Americans, settling an eight-year...
Longtime Expo Chicago Director Tony Karman to Step Down
Tony Karman, the longtime director of Expo Chicago, will step down from his role at the end of June, the...
Pope Leo XIV Features in New Mural at Chicago’s White Sox Stadium
When white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel on May 8, signaling the election of the first United States-born pope,...
38 Museum Shows and Biennials to See This Summer
Women rule museums this summer, taking over grand halls and big galleries. Pipilotti Rist is set to do a major...
Why Is Picasso’s Guernica So Important?
Pablo Picasso was something of a latecomer to political activism, having embraced it only after reaching his 50s. Prior to...
‘On the Other Way’: Sensity Studio’s New Open Call Supports Emerging Women Artists Across Europe and the U.K.
“On the Other Way,” a free open call by Sensity Studio, presents a unique opportunity for emerging women artists in...
