An exhibit at the Art Museum of the Americas is shining a light on challenges that transgender and nonbinary people face throughout Latin America, while also trying to promote change.
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Smithsonian’s ‘1898’ exhibit explores complex history behind U.S. expansionism
The exhibition explores the pivotal period when the United States emerged as a world power, a time of global expansion that was celebrated by many Americans and vigorously opposed by others.
Master puppeteer pulls heart strings in schools across Maryland
In a world saturated with digital entertainment, one Maryland performer is keeping an old art form alive, the puppet show.
73-year-old Michael Cotter earns a living performing with his portable puppet theatre in schools across Baltimore and Prince George’s County.
Crystals in Commemoration
Brookside Gardens, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, hangs more than 1,450 crystals for its “Facets of Hope” art installation. Each crystal represents a county resident’s life lost due to COVID-19. New crystals are added every week.
DOTS is giving away parking spots so artists can display their work after virtual classes brought less cars to campus
College Park, MD- The Department of Transportation at the University of Maryland is giving out free space in parking lots so artists can create their work. The participants showcased art installations that express their thoughts and feelings during this time.…
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, a Van Gogh was swiped from a Dutch museum
The stolen work, “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884,” is an oil painting Van Gogh created when he was 30 years old, only six years before his death in 1890.
Smithsonian’s chief says more museums must wait, maintenance is top priority
WASHINGTON – As the public demand for new museums increases, the Smithsonian Institution’s chief says his top priority is getting on top of a huge maintenance backlog at the world’s largest museum and research complex before he considers expanding. Smithsonian…
One local artist is ditching the canvas for bathroom stalls
When you think about school bathrooms, you may think of how dark they are or even how smelly they are. However, one local artist is on a mission to change that. CNS TV’s Lauren Moses visited Langley Elementary School, where the artist is using her talents to leave her mark on the school and students long after the job is done.
Do Ho Suh’s “Almost Home” premieres at the Smithsonian
WASHINGTON – Do Ho Suh’s new exhibit, “Almost Home,” runs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum from March 16 to August 5. This is Suh’s first major exhibition on the East Coast. The immersive exhibit is comprised of “hubs,” hand-sewn,…
Area artist turns a shining hobby into an artful lifestyle
His hobby turned in to a lifestyle and now Bob Benson is sharing his flashy art with the Baltimore area.