The Africans of Renaissance Europe
The selection of paintings and sculpture at the Princeton University Art Museum examines the many roles that Africans, both free and slaves, played in 16th century Europe.
This Is Saturn's Behemoth Hurricane
This Is Saturn’s Behemoth Hurricane: “NASA’s Cassini spacecraft captured what the agency calls a ‘behemoth’ hurricane on Saturn that has been churning for years. With a 1,250-mile-wide eye, the hurricane
Discoloring Van Gogh?
News from the Art World: How Many Light Bulbs Does It Take to Discolor a van Gogh? “Last year, conservators at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam noticed that areas
Derek Walcott, Two Poems
Derek Walcott, Two Poems: “Derek Walcott recites ‘Fare Well’ by Walter de la Mare, and reads ‘The Hulls of White Yachts,’ from his latest collection White Egrets.” (Via The New
Henri Cole Reads Selected Poems
Henri Cole Reads Selected Poems: “In this podcast, Henri Cole reads from his recent book of poems, Touch (2011), and talks about his search for what he calls the ‘essentialness
Danticat reads Achebe
Danticat reads Achebe: “via pen.org. Excerpts from Things Fall Apart. These are from 2008. (Via dig.)
Call for research projects
Call for research projects: “These days the semiotic control associated with cognitive capitalism have become part of the fabric of life in all its aspects. The internet age has, of
Miami Gallery Locust Projects Celebrates 15 Years With Spring Fling
Miami Gallery Locust Projects Celebrates 15 Years With Spring Fling: “Locust Projects’ upcoming Spring Fling marks its 15th birthday, but this entire year will serve as one fluid celebration for
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Española Way Art Center Closing After 25 Years
Española Way Art Center Closing After 25 Years: “For the past two decades, thousands of visitors wandering South Beach’s lovely but touristy Española Way have stumbled into the 405 building
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Avis Collins Robinson has first major exhibit in Key West
Avis Collins Robinson has first major exhibit in Key West: “A Key West gallery hosts the first major exhibit of Avis Collins Robinson’s very personal and stunning work.” (Via MiamiHerald.com:
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