Art

Despite the pandemic, we are fortunate that good content keeps coming to distract us. From new shows to new (and newly discovered) books, there’s surely something to catch your attention and engage your mind. So, without further ado, dive into the following:   For movie lovers:   -There are several…

So let’s assume you’re following public health guidance and staying at home. No more movie theaters, music performances, lectures or other outside social gatherings, right? Well, assuming you’re reading this post on your phone, tablet or computer, you’re not without resources to keep your mind engaged and brain cells humming…

So, did you catch a show during the holidays? Do you have a museum excursion planned for the new year? If not, you need to get going- because there’s new evidence to support the value of cultural engagement for everyone, especially older adults.   First up is a recent study…

You may love going to a movie or a museum as a form of entertainment or to escape the craziness of today’s world. But did you realize that your pursuit of culture may also have a therapeutic component to it? New research out of University College London has found a…

You may be familiar with her work through her wonderful children’s books or perhaps you laughed when you saw her famous New Yorker cover called “New Yorkistan.” However you know her, you know that Maira Kalman is an enormously talented and whimsical writer, illustrator, artist, and designer. Now 69 years…

You’ve likely seen her yellow spotted pumpkins or maybe stood in line to enter one of her “Infinity Rooms” at a gallery or museum exhibit. In fact, at age 89, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama now has a bigger following than she’s ever had in her lifetime and she’s the top-selling…