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Tuesday, June 05, 2012
The Picture Show
In Mexico, Mixed Genders And 'Muxes'
June 5, 2012 In the Zapotec culture of Oaxaca, there's a commonly accepted category of mixed gender — people called muxes. A photo essay blurs lines between gay and Catholic cultures there.
Sunday, June 03, 2012
Blacksmiths Forge A New, Artisanal Future
June 3, 2012 Blacksmithing is an ancient trade that, like other crafts, saw a downturn during the Industrial Revolution, when machines took over jobs that humans once did. Now, blacksmithing is having a small revival — and this time it's not just about banging on an anvil.
Saturday, June 02, 2012
The Salt
Tired Of Mowing Your Lawn? Try Foodscaping It Instead
June 2, 2012 WPLNInterest in food gardening increased during the economic downturn and has stayed pretty steady. Now some people are even turning to landscaping professionals to swap their lawns for something green and edible.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Architecture
Forget Big-Box Stores. How About A Big-Box House?
May 30, 2012 Using recycled materials is increasingly common in building construction. But some architects are taking the green movement a step further, creating entire homes and businesses from discarded shipping containers. They call it cargotecture.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Europe
In Fiery Protest, Italian Museum Sets Art Ablaze
May 21, 2012 In Italy, the budgets of state-run museums, archaeological sites and libraries are among the hardest hit by the government's tough austerity measures. One museum director is protesting by systematically burning pieces from his museum.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Fine Art
Barnes Foundation Changes Location, But Little Else
May 19, 2012 After years of bitter controversy, the Barnes Foundation will open the doors of its new location in downtown Philadelphia on Saturday. Since 1922, the collection has been housed in the Philadelphia suburbs, where critics say the collection's owner would have wanted it to stay.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Remembrances
Remembering Vidal Sassoon, An Iconic Hairdresser
May 18, 2012 The British hairdresser Vidal Sassoon, who created some of the most iconic hairstyles of the 20th century, died on May 9 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 84. Fresh Air remembers the trendsetter with excerpts from a 2011 interview.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Fine Art
A Museum Visit For Art Lovers With Alzheimer's
May 17, 2012 At Washington, D.C.'s Kreeger Museum, seniors and students are paired together to enjoy the art — and each other's company. "The goal is to make people feel better and to give them a pleasant experience in the moment. That's all there is, really," says program head Derya Samadi.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Fine Art
'Canal Zone' Collages Test The Meaning Of 'Fair Use'
May 16, 2012 Art world superstar Richard Prince is appealing the 2011 ruling that found him liable for copyright infringement. Prince used dozens of images by photographer Patrick Cariou to create collages that his gallery then sold for millions of dollars.
Monday, May 14, 2012
All Tech Considered
Draw Something App Reveals The Artistic Chimp In Us All
May 14, 2012 The Draw Something app works a lot like Pictionary: You pick a word, draw clues and wait for opponents to guess the answer. But cartoonist Matthew Diffee says the app's name is a bit misleading: "It would be more accurate to call it ... 'Draw Something With Your Foot While Bull Riding On A Boat.' "
Remembrances
Shooting Vietnam: Remembering Horst Faas
May 14, 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Horst Faas, who captured iconic moments during the Vietnam War, has died. In 1997, he talked to Terry Gross about covering the conflict. "Being in Vietnam and being around a major story of the time was always a great shot of adrenaline," he said.
Fine Art
Even Under Threat, Syrian Artists Paint In Protest
May 14, 2012 In Syria, anyone who speaks out against the regime of President Bashar Assad risks harassment, detention or worse. A gallery in Beirut recently featured artwork smuggled out of the country — much of it inspired by the Arab uprisings.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Steve Jobs Didn't Invent Design, But He Patented It
May 13, 2012 The late Apple co-founder had his name on more than 300 patents for the devices and apps that changed our lives. It wasn't just to keep company property safe; Jobs intended to make design as valuable as function.
