Maira’s grandfather was the descendant and last Amir of the Abbasid Caliphate 750CE; the golden age of learning, literature and art. During the time of Caliph Harun Ul Rashid Abbasi, the famed One ...

Researchers noted the camels’ prominent appearance as a reflection of their vital economic role during the Abbasid period in the 9th–10th centuries CE. “The fact that the artists chose to ...

After making a fortune in financial services, he funded the arts and made historical artifacts and documents widely available to the public. By Ash Wu Leonard S. Polonsky, a philanthropist who ...

Our critic calls his survey “scintillating and sweeping.” By Holland Cotter The Museum of Modern Art in New York is promoting Christophe Cherix, the chief curator of its drawings and prints ...

where it will eventually go on permanent display Art Meets Science The 19th-century English poet was a "prolific reviser" who tested out many variations of his work before publication. A new study ...

Showcasing the world of drag and beyond, on April 25th! Shea Couleé Live Visually show the card details A curated film series presented in collaboration with the TIFF Film Circuit on May 8th. REEL ...

Have you ever wondered about the origins of the tools we use today? Where did they come from and who invented them? Well, you might be surprised to find out that many of the inventions we use today, ...

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences.