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April 30, 2020

Foster + Partners Releases At-Home Architecture Challenges for Kids in Quarantine

Are you tired of tearing down and rebuilding the same Lego set over and over again while you’re stuck at home? Luckily, Foster + Partners has released a solution in the form of a series of at-home challenges. The sustainably-driven British architecture firm has unveiled its #architecturefromhome initiative, which is meant to educate and entertain young minds.

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April 21, 2020

11 Beloved Illustrators Who Bring Children’s Literature to Life

Nothing beats a good book—except, perhaps, one that is beautifully illustrated. While you won't find many adult reads decorated with drawings, children's books are bound to deliver, making the seemingly “kids-only” section adored by art enthusiasts of all ages. Illustrations have the power to turn the pages of a picture book into the contents of a classic. Much like the imaginations they stoke, however, children's book illustrators cannot be put into a box.

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April 9, 2020

Bored Couple in Quarantine Builds a Tiny Art Museum for Their Pet Gerbils

The coronavirus quarantine has left many of us with extra time on our hands. Some people have taken up baking, others have adopted a new craft, but for one London-based couple, being stuck inside for the foreseeable future resulted in building a tiny art museum for their pet gerbils, Pandoro & Tiramisù. Filippo Lorenzin (an independent curator at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum)

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April 4, 2020

The History of the Prestigious Paris Salon (And the Radical Artists Who Subverted It)

In 1874, several artists based in Paris banded together to hold an independent art show. Later known as the Impressionists, these figures took it upon themselves to present their own paintings, prints, and sculptures, bypassing an external selection process. Today, this may seem like standard practice. In 19th-century France, however, it was considered a radical move, as it subverted the Salon. At this time, the Salon served as Paris' premier art exhibition.

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