The Clay Studio presents American Crib: What’s Happening? by Roberto Lugo, a Radical Americana exhibition

By Jennifer Zwilling Radical Americana was born out of a desire to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, to capitalize on the Semiquincentennial in a way that paralleled the major celebrations that came along with the Centennial, the Sesquicentennial and the Bicentennial here in Philadelphia. As an art historian, the Centennial has […]

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When adults thoughtfully pay attention to children’s curiosity and questions, they can support child development and foster the exchange of meaningful insights.

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Julio Le Parc, Father of Interactive Art, Dies at 97

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How a trip to New Orleans radicalized young Abraham Lincoln

Best-selling author David M. Rubenstein and historian Douglas Brinkley discuss America's tumultuous 19th century and why Lincoln was its defining figure.

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Child Punctures Magritte Painting With Pinecone at Israel Museum

René Magritte's “The Castle of the Pyrenees” (1959) was removed from view to undergo restoration.

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