Chuck Close is one of the most recognized artists of our era, best known for his large-scale portraits of friends,…
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Poetry at Obama's Inauguration
It has been widely noted that President-elect Barack Obama is a reader of poetry. Only days after winning the election,…
Poetry at Obama's Inauguration
It has been widely noted that President-elect Barack Obama is a reader of poetry. Only days after winning the election,…
Charles Simic: From Belgrade to Poet Laureate
Charles Simic was named Poet Laureate last month by the Library of Congress. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, he has authored…
Sculptor Celebrated for Steel Artwork
New York's Museum of Modern Art celebrates forty years of creations by sculptor Richard Serra, who designs and builds large…
Eric Carle on why 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' is a 'book of hope'
In this 2002 interview, Jeffrey Brown talks to authors Eric Carle and Maurice Sendak on why the art of illustration…
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