Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtHow to Make a MandalaThe ancient Tibetan art form is an exercise in patience—and letting go.Sep 136Sep 136
Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtThe Collector at the Top of the WorldHow a major collection of Tibetan Buddhist treasures landed in MinnesotaSep 10Sep 10
Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtBohemian Rhapsody: The Surprising Story of the Perfect Summer PaintingSantiago Rusiñol left his family for the avant-garde. He found redemption in the ordinary.Aug 30Aug 30
Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtThe Curious History of Dogs in ArtAlmost as long as people have made art, they have made art about dogs. Here’s what that says about us.Aug 28Aug 28
Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtThe Woman who Won Paris (and Lost)Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun won the hearts of France’s aristocracy, including Marie Antoinette. But it was their heads she should have been…Aug 2Aug 2
Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtWhen Art was an Olympic “Sport”For nearly half a century, the modern Games included artistic competitions. What happened?Jul 319Jul 319
Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtThe Olympics in ArtGreat artworks of Olympic sports—and a few things that should beJul 22Jul 22
Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtTooth, Claw, Fire, RainA beginner’s guide to dragonsMar 28Mar 28
Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtThe Gift of Gordon ParksThe great American photographer shed an artful light on injustice. His grand-niece is using his legacy to inspire.Jan 21Jan 21
Published inMinneapolis Institute of ArtNative American Art is American ArtBut it has almost never been shown this way. That’s starting to change.Jan 21Jan 21