Notations: The Closing Decade
November 21, 2008 - November 2009: Arguably the last decade of the twentieth century started in 1989, with the fall of the Berlin Wall, and ended twelve years later, with the horrific attacks of September 2001. That extended decade witnessed some of the most profound and lasting transformation in society since the postwar period. This presentation of works from the Museum’s collection exemplifies the vast range of artistic practices during this time of profound transition, bringing together a diverse group of artists working in a variety of media

Because Damien Hirst Has Not Had Enough Publicity Lately
If this story is true, I just ... don't even know where to begin tee-ing off on it. Leading with my big disclaimer that copyright infringement is bad, Kids, it...

The Year in Architecture
Every evening, a few minutes before curtain, the scarlet stairs above the new TKTS booth offer the best view of the Times Square migrations.

The Legacy of Giotto
The Legacy of Giotto: Art in Florence 1340-1375 closed last week after an extended run at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. If you were lucky enough to see the...

Introduction to Beadmaking (Mon, Oct 20)
10:00 AM-1:00 PM, New Street Glass Studio, Flameworking Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA
Using a torch and "soft" soda lime glass students will learn to make beautiful glass beads in this course. Shaping, surface decoration, hollow beads and other techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. This hands-on class allows time for students to make multiple beads per session. No experience necessary. Materials are not included in the price of tuition. WOO Benefits at the Craft Center! 10% off all craft classes and workshops (which you can take for credit)! 10% discount off purchases over $15 in the Gallery Store! FREE entrance to Annual Festival of Crafts, Thanksgiving weekend! FREE entrance to all major events! Cost: Tuition and Fees: Non-Member Fee $380.00 / Member Fee $342.00 Mondays, through Nov 10.

030 The Philippe de Montebello Years: Autograph Quilt
October 24, 2008–February 1, 2009
Philippe de Montebello discusses a unique ninteenth-century American quilt with curator Amelia Peck. Recorded on the occasion of "The Philippe de Montebello Years: Curators Celebrate Three Decades of Acquisitions", on view from October 24, 2008–February 1, 2009.

Attention Passengers! To Your Right, This Trip Is About to Become Trippy
After two decades of neglect, Masstransiscope — an unusual piece of art that is part painting, part movie, part conceptual experiment — is once again playing to audiences on Manhattan-bound Q and B trains.