Meet the Artist: Bookbinder Anne Murray
Anne Murray is a Winston-Salem-based artist who creates books from raw materials. From making the paper that fills her books, to crafting covers of paper, cloth, and wood to finally sewing the components together through ancient stitches, Anne has a hand in every step of the process.
Trump Could Bump GOP Veterans Off Debate Stage
The billionaire businessman is under fire for remarks about prisoners of war. But his inclusion in GOP debates could mean Republicans' only two military veteran candidates don't make it on stage.
Sleuthing With Offbeat Variations In 'Irrational Man' And 'Mr. Holmes'
NPR film critic Bob Mondello reviews two crime movies — Irrational Man and Mr. Holmes — that have different philosophies on logic.
Savor The Quiet Sweetness Of 'The Blue Girl'
Laurie Foos' gently surreal new novel is set in a small lakeside town where the local mothers bake their secret confessions into moon pies, which they feed to a silent, mysterious blue-skinned girl.
Known As A Collector, Gustave Caillebotte Gets His Due As A Painter
Caillebotte was an independently wealthy artist who — unlike his Impressionist buddies — didn't need to sell paintings to make a living. Now, many of his works are on display at the National Gallery.
At 76, Actor Ian McKellen Embodies An Older Sherlock In 'Mr. Holmes'
The acclaimed British actor talks about playing a 93-year-old Sherlock Holmes, serving as grand marshal to New York City's gay pride march and his Lord of the Rings tattoo.
Jesus In A Lowrider: El Rito's Santero Carves Saints In Modern Clothing
Nicholas Herrera puts his own touch on the tradition of saint carving. The santero works out of his studio in a small New Mexico town — but his edgy work can be found in museums around the country.
The Sad, Stately Photo Of Nixon's Resignation Lunch
A White House photographer captured the lunch that Richard Nixon ate before announcing his resignation. It's an unusual image of a humble meal as power is slipping away.
Reinventing An Artistic Identity: Digital Artist Kim Thore
Kim Thore became an artist at an early age (eight, to be exact). She has trained in everything from watercolor to drawing, pastels and sculpture. In her 30's, she took a break from producing art, but found ways to engage her creative energy in a more corporate realm, through design, marketing, and public relations.
In 2014 her home flooded and Thore lost her entire portfolio. Though discouraged, Thore's need to create didn't disappear. It was then that she discovered digital art.
Little Hero, Big Screen: The Entomology Of 'Ant-Man'
In Ant-Man, the latest Marvel Studios superhero movie, filmmakers had to portray the tiny insects as realistic, yet relatable. Two ant scientists weigh in on whether the attempt was successful.