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Babyface, a celebrated songwriter, discusses his creation of iconic love songs for artists like Whitney Houston and Ariana Grande in a conversation with Danyel Smith.
An independent inventor from Chicago, who created over 800 iconic toys including the chattering teeth, reflects on his lifelong passion for toy design and innovation.
Over 400 gestures form the basis of Kutiyattam, the traditional Sanskrit theater taught at the Kalamandalam School in Kerala, India.
Two bladesmiths compete to forge a Mesopotamian sickle sword in four days for a chance to win $10,000 and the title of champion.
In Haida Gwaii, a young man is taken to the spirit world, prompting a young woman to undertake a quest for his rescue, reflecting traditional Haida folklore.
Antisemitism is still widespread today, affecting almost all Jews in various ways.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, artist Robert Tilley collaborates with photographer Ting Ting Chen, exploring cultural exchange and intergenerational relationships in art.
The Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police showcases intricate equestrian patterns performed by scarlet-coated Mounties accompanied by band music.
Peter Guppy, an immigrant and art collector, collaborates with Valerie to research a painting attributed to a Russian artist, seeking its origins at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
In Season 7, Episode 1 of Forged in Fire, world-class bladesmiths compete to recreate the legendary sword of Perseus, which beheaded Medusa in Greek mythology.
The Harmon Foundation's fifth exhibition in 1933 showcased sculpture, paintings, and photography by Black artists at the Art Center in New York City.
In a unique full-contact sport, participants don medieval armor to reenact historical battles, showcasing their passion for live-action role-playing (LARP).
Mick Stevens gives a tour of his Florida studio for The New Yorker’s blog.
Queen Maria Anna of Austria's tragic life, marked by her marriage to Philip IV of Spain and the burdens of her lineage, is reimagined through an Alexeïeff-Parker pinscreen.
Paris 2024 mascots, inspired by the Phrygian cap and designed by Benji, sparked public debate over their controversial resemblance to a clitoris.
A schoolgirl in Karachi sends a dance video to her virtual boyfriend, leading to blackmail and unexpected consequences.
The ancient myth of the phoenix is reinterpreted through modern storytelling techniques in Gayle Thomas's animated short film.
Francesco Vezzoli staged a fake election at the Vienna Spin Biennial, pitting Bernard-Henri Lévy against Sharon Stone.
Camera obscura photographer Abelardo Morell uses innovative techniques to highlight the beauty of America's national parks through his unique photography.
Buster Keaton travels across Canada on a railway track speeder, showcasing his signature silent film humor in this 1965 short.
In a whimsical world crafted from sand, animated creatures build a castle and celebrate their creation before facing an unexpected interruption.
A conversation reveals that the degree to which an artist's work succeeds depends on the ability to reconstruct the space of the self.
Leonard, a 6-year-old boy, transforms everyday household sounds into imaginative adventures for his older brother, featuring knights and daring deeds.
Martha Mulch, a top graduate in bricklaying, and her friend Nathan Thule, a hole digger, achieve world fame in their respective crafts.
In a small community, Peter learns about pottery as Mr.
Samurai face masks, known as menpo, feature various designs that reflect their cultural significance and practical use in warfare.
An animator physically dissects his body to extract memories and emotions, confronting his emotional burdens in a 10-minute exploration directed by Patrick Bouchard.
Nine gardens in Suzhou are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, celebrated for their beauty and historical significance in Chinese culture.
A mistreated penguin navigates a whimsical retelling of the classic fairy tale, ultimately finding love and overcoming her cruel step-family.
Blue calico, an ancient textile art in China, has been practiced since the Western Han dynasty over 2,000 years ago, passed down from mother to daughter.
A lacer tree produces only 25 to 28 kilos of resin per year, which is essential for creating the ancient art of red lacquering in China.
An imaginative machine named "Old Chucknose" bores through the Earth's layers in an animated exploration of geology and engineering.
A mix of underground artists, including M.I.A., Taquwami, and Justin Timberlake, showcases remixes and original tracks to promote lesser-known talent.
In the early 1940s, Thelonious Monk played at Minton's Playhouse in Harlem, where his unique melodies and chords captivated audiences and musicians alike.
Four bladesmiths compete to create a nagamaki, a traditional Japanese weapon, in just four days under intense pressure and scrutiny.
Kathakali dancers showcase their mesmerizing eye movements, while Rahul Swami's Rangoli art and a village's tree-planting initiative highlight India's vibrant culture.
Over 40 years, Slava Polunin has transformed clowning into a form of art that connects audiences through laughter and shared human experiences.
Consumerism in a material world is critically examined through rapid, fragmented sequences of colorful advertisements in Jean-Thomas Bédard's animated short.
A woman reflects on her existence, stating, "I will die, and there will be a world where I don't exist," as she contemplates her Inuit identity.
The Toraja people showcase their ancestral wood carving skills celebrating buffalo in Indonesia.
Emma and Colin move and humorously stare directly into the sun during a total eclipse.
A team of artists created an interactive installation that uses 3D printing and animation to address the rapid loss of species and habitats.
The Government of Bhutan's Institute of Zorig Chosum teaches traditional arts in Thimphu.
Ethiopian warriors showcase their recognized hairstyles and clay sculptures in the Omo Valley.
A side-scrolling Samurai game aims to replicate the aesthetic of classic Samurai Cinema, but its execution leaves much to be desired.
In August 2003, Pakistani truck drivers showcase their artistic skills by competing to create the most beautifully decorated vehicles on the streets.
Kelly receives a UNESCO diploma, recognizing her family's cultural contributions to the Tumba Francesa dance tradition in Cuba.
Émeric Lhuisset's reinterpretation of a 1891 painting highlights the memory war between Russia and Ukraine, illustrating how art is used in the conflict.
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