How Did A Mishap Lead To An Artist's Best Work?
Sculptor Janet Echelman found her voice as an artist when her paints went missing — which forced her to look to an unorthodox new art material.
Arts
Let them Eat Sugar Sculpture! The Getty Celebrates Edible Table Art
The party animals of Europe made festive, elaborate centerpieces from food from medieval times through the 18th century. Among the most notable of their table art traditions is the sugar monument.
For Expats In Afghanistan, A Cranberry Dish To Relish Far From Home
In 2011, about 100 Americans living and working in Kabul gathered for a Thanksgiving feast a long way from family. But a dish familiar to many NPR listeners helped bring them a taste of home.
Lost Colony, Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair, And Three Lobed Recordings
Christopher Holmes and Lost Colony
Triad To Do: Poetry At Kleur, Sounds Of The Season, And The Musical Interpretations Of David Schulman
Eddie shares information on a 2-hour poetry workshop at Kleur.
Photographer Abbas Chronicles 'What People Do In The Name Of God'
Abbas became interested in religion while covering the Iranian Revolution. "I could see that the waves of passion [that were] raised by the Revolution were not going to stop at the borders," he says.
Laurie Anderson Reflects On Life And Loss In 'Heart Of A Dog'
Multimedia artist Laurie Anderson talks to Fresh Air's Terry Gross about her late dog, Lolabelle, her mother's death and the accident that nearly killed her. Anderson's new film is Heart of a Dog.
Sooty 'Lungdon' Is A Breathlessly Exciting Finale
Edward Carey wraps up his Iremonger trilogy with a bang, as the mysterious family of the title marches on its alternative version of London; it's that rare third book that sticks the landing.
'Mockingjay — Part 2' Sees A Franchise Sputter To A Stop
The final installment of the Hunger Games story has little left to say and few visual delights left to offer.
A Writer Gets Grilled By His 18-Year-Old Self In 'Later That Same Life'
In 1977, Peter "Stoney" Emshwiller filmed himself asking questions meant for his future self; 38 years later, he sat down to answer them. The resulting film looks like one seamless interview.