Trump is reshaping the federal government’s relationship to the arts — and Massachusetts artists are already feeling the effects
Many Massachusetts artists are feeling a sense of loss following a raft of cultural decisions made by the Trump ...
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50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12
From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...
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Catholic kitsch: Why simple religious art is actually great
From glow-in-the-dark rosary beads to St. Christopher dashboard statues and Pope Francis bobbleheads, a tribute to the complicated life of Catholic kitsch ...
The Art Of John Wilson: Fathers And Children Like You’ve Never Seen Them
Frustrated with the absence of positive representations of Black people in art, John Wilson responded by providing images of Black dignity while addressing the painful realities of racial prejudice.
It’s a publishing fairy tale. ‘Hansel and Gretel’ is reimagined by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak
HarperCollins Publishers announced Thursday that the King-Sendak re-imagining of the famed Brothers Grimm tale about two lost children in a frightening forest is scheduled for Sept. 2. King’s words ...
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Jonathan Kirshner named inaugural Giffuni Professor
His research and teaching draw on a synthesis of international relations, political economy, and the politics of money and ...
The Advocate2d
Here's how a giant picture of the Maurice board of alderman landed in a Boston art museum
The picture, which was taken in 2002, is on display at the Boston museum as part of its current exhibit “Power of the People: ...
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The Enormous Used Bookstore In Massachusetts That Takes Nearly All Day To Explore
Nestled in the heart of downtown Boston, the Brattle Book Shop stands as a beacon for bibliophiles and casual readers alike.
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The Massive Used Bookstore In Massachusetts Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours
The third floor is where the magic really happens. This is the rare book room, a sanctum of literary treasures that would ...
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5 things to do this weekend, including 'Star Scores' and a Valentine's Day movie night
Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of. Berklee students can purchase $12 tickets with their ID. Performance and immersive sculptural installation “Star Scores” will be on view this Friday. The ...
A look back at when art was revolutionary
Nevertheless, while reactions to Kissick’s specific diagnosis have been mixed, he’s not alone in thinking that contemporary ...
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Does one color mean something special to Black folks?
Black in Blues (Ecco) This book couldn’t only be a memoir, or history, sociology, business or art. Any thoughtful consideration of blue had to be all of those things and more. Because our ...