Come on Barbie, Let’s Get Arty

With the blockbuster live action Barbie movie premiering soon, I thought it would be timely to discuss how the iconic … More

Spark of Knowledge: Fireworks and Contemporary Art

Summertime evenings are full of the sights and sounds of fireworks. These displays are a ubiquitous celebratory event throughout culture, … More

In the first few minutes of the documentary Tim’s Vermeer (2014), Tim Jenison admits that he is by no means … More

I recently wrote about artist Jane Housham who collects (mostly) ephemeral items associated with childhood and material culture and presents … More

Astronomy is the study of how the universe was formed, and the objects such as planets, galaxies and stars within … More

Summer is here throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and with its arrival is a much needed break from traditional schooling. Enjoying … More

Jane Housham is drawn to the scale, colors, textures and all around forms of miniature toys, as well as other … More

French painter Jean Siméon Chardin devoted his entire career to documenting the quotidian, domestic and laborious nature of life in … More

Imitation is a key element of social learning, which is how we develop essential understandings and actions through observing others … More

Not everyone has a pleasant introduction to school, but sometimes all it takes is one or two good educators to … More