“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.” — JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHEOne of the preeminent figures in German literature, he was a poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, […]

Nature is amazing. Love it.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the national museum of the Netherlands, has a terrific web site.

“Backed by a $700,000 Pew grant, the Philadelphia Public Orchestra ambitiously seeks to redefine just what an orchestra is — and what it plays.” Pricey tickets. WASPy galas. The Philadelphia Public Orchestra is set to overturn all of those notions. The Philadelphia Public Orchestra’s manifesto makes it quite clear that […]

A great, little piece from Smithsonian Magazine on quilting, with a video and links for learning more, including the National Quilt Collection.

In an invitation to slow down and look at the world around you, graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton illustrates how drawing can spark deeply human, authentic connections. Ready to try? Grab a pencil and join MacNaughton for this delightful talk.

How long did this take? A singular hobbyist working from his backyard put this together.

Red is one of the oldest colors still in use. For example, artists continue to use red ochre, which was originally used for prehistoric cave drawings. The pigment is made from clay that turns red after being mixed with a mineral. A deep red ochre called sinopia — named for […]

I love ships. This is the Lady Washington. How about a Path with Art field trip! We can do some painting on the open seas. I can dream, can’t I?

Artists, critics, and architects are discussing how culture responded and continues to respond to 9/11. “I wouldn’t say that the attacks had a big effect on my thinking so much as the amorphous and ambiguous war on terror and the authorization of military force giving the president unlimited power to […]