Beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino PEN/Faulkner winner, dies at 71
Sáenz, born in New Mexico, was an ordained Catholic priest who came out as gay in his 50s. He wrote…
Beyond the Canvas: Visionaries of the Arts
What does it take to make it to the top? In this episode of "Beyond the CANVAS," we speak to visionaries recognized at the highest levels in their fields. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, filmmaker Sir David Attenborough, and others share what it takes to achieve excellence.
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