Wisdom Without a Country
An encounter with a famous sculpture by Constantin Brâncuși raises questions about family, nationalism, and belonging; the role and refuge of art; and whether a country can ever recover from authoritarianism.
Wisdom Without a Country
Art
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Capturing the Art of Imprisonment
The faces of Soviet-era prisoners in a famous sculpture speak volumes about the brutal circumstances that millions experienced under Joseph Stalin. But what of prisoners today in the U.S.?
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Native by Design
Indigenous people in the U.S. are increasingly challenging widespread stereotypes as well as the practice of cultural appropriation.
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The Long Count
How we memorialize significant events says a lot about our perception of time.
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Is a Hand Wave a Universal Greeting?
Whether across the expanse of thousands of years or alongside a river, the hand wave is a gesture that holds social meaning. But has it always been used as a positive greeting?
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Graffiti Bombing in U.S. National Parks
Vandalism can be a form of resistance to oppression. But is that the case when a privileged artist mars our public lands?