Remembering Betelhem Makonnen, Betye Saar, and Keith A. Morrison

This week, we honor an explorer of diasporic consciousness, a revolutionary assemblage artist, and the first Black dean of art in the US.

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The Fruitless Search for Vermeer’s Personal God

A recent biography spends too much time speculating about the Dutch artist’s religious beliefs and not enough exploring other mysteries, including his possible use of a camera obscura.

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Monumental Ambition: On Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center Museum

"The building has drawn much criticism, particularly in a city known for its innovative architectural history."

Alexander Jovanovich·Aug 5, 2026

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I Stayed Up for 24 Hours at an Ultramarathon. Here’s What I Learned About Why Runners Go Long.

100-Mile trail races booming in popularity, and every other person we know seems to be training for an ultra. Our writer—who is not a runner—wanted to understand why. So, he stayed up all night at California’s Western States Endurance Run interviewing athletes, race crew, and fans. Here’s what he learned. The post I Stayed Up for 24 Hours at an Ultramarathon. Here’s What I Learned About Why Runners Go Long. appeared first on Outside Online.

Fred Dreier·Aug 5, 2026

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Valerie Hillings Appointed Inaugural Director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, which recently announced that it will open December 11, has named Valerie Hillings as its inaugural director. Hillings joins the institution from Raleigh’s North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMAA), where she has served as director since 2018. Her appointment marks her return to Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, where she was curator and […]

Polly Watson·Aug 5, 2026

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Explore Michigan’s Magical Coast

With colorful shorelines and dazzling waterfalls, the Upper Peninsula makes for a world-class nature escape The post Explore Michigan’s Magical Coast appeared first on Outside Online.

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