Art
March 24, 2020

Bestselling Children’s Book Author Is Leading Virtual Art Classes for Children Staying at Home

As COVID-19 has forced schools around the world to close, millions of parents are now tasked with keeping their children occupied using available educational resources. For this reason, bestselling children's book author and illustrator Mo Willems—creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale—has partnered with the Kennedy Center in a series of virtual art classes designed specifically for children.

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Painting
March 23, 2020

Poignant Paintings Depict Land Animals Half-Submerged in Rising Sea Water

Known for her hyperrealistic animal paintings, Portland-based artist Lisa Ericson is back with a new series of work that defies the natural order of the animal kingdom. Titled Islands, Ericson’s latest string of surreal paintings is a continuation from her previous Mobile Habitats and Border Crossing series. Each piece highlights our ever-changing climates by visualizing land animals half-submerged in rising waters, while marine life swims and grows around their feet.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.