How two art forms, baseball and manga, became intertwined in Japan
All are beloved fictional baseball characters found through the decades within Japanese comic books, the artform now known worldwide as manga. And all stand on equal ground with the likes of Shohei ...
At Wellesley, getting it down on paper: Three new shows at the Davis Museum highlight the college’s holdings
The largest, "Better on Paper," indicates what its contents — books, prints, drawings, photographs — have in common.
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Janelle Monáe’s Announces ‘The ArchAndroid’ Graphic Novel
Janelle Monáe is taking her storytelling talents to the world of comic books with her latest project, The ArchAndroid.
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MoE goes digital, stops printing nine textbooks to reduce costs
The Ministry of Education has stopped printing nine textbooks and converted them into electronic versions, as part of its ...
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Artist reads Mogao's memories
In the summer of 2017, Xie Xiaoze took part in a monthlong residency program at the Dunhuang Academy in Gansu province. The ...
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Saul Steinberg’s Masterful Language of Lines
The artist’s seemingly simple pen strokes were capable of capturing both the gravity and the absurdity of peacetime and war.
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Magic, ‘Muses’ and music: Tori Amos discusses children’s book, accompanying album
Before we took our places, Tori Amos said the words every interviewer hopes to hear: “Don’t worry about the questions.” The multiplatinum, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter whispered this assurance ...
‘The Simpsons’ characters sing ‘Wicked’ song ‘Defying Gravity’ in viral clip
The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria has channelled his many characters on the animated series for a cover of Wicked anthem ‘Defying Gravity’. He shared a clip of his rendition on social media, which ...
Meet the unheralded stars of Connecticut high school basketball, from scorekeepers to announcers
WIlton, New Canaan, New London, Madison, East Windsor feature some of the most experienced and dedicated scorekeepers, timers and PA announcers ...
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Art Books for Kids
From biographies of artists to kids using art to help them cope with life's challenges, these books offer a wide variety of stories. For more books for kids and teens, check out these lists: Coming-of ...
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Book Review: 'The Art of the SNL Portrait’ gives a rare inside look at Mary Ellen Matthews’ work
This cover image released by Abrams Press shows "The Art of the SNL Portrait" by Mary Ellen Matthews. (Abrams Press via AP) ...