It’s one of the largest public art collections in the country and it’s not where you might expect to see it. Artwork in New York hospitals aims to heal patients and healers. Jeffrey Brown continues his occasional look at the intersection...

Independent public art like graffiti and street art often gets a bad rap, thanks to its legal classification as vandalism. But these art forms have much to offer as a means for people to speak truth to power and take ownership of...

Mogao Caves, located near Dunhuang, China, are a remarkable network of 492 temples that highlight the cultural and spiritual significance of the Silk Road. Founded by Buddhist monks, these caves feature stunning murals and statues...

Parts of nation greet King Charles's ascension with wariness.

Artist, Sarah Stieber says the journey of finding her 1350-square-foot home — and the inspiration for its design — felt meant to be, "My husband and I were on our honeymoon in Croatia and Venice, Italy, where I studied art and developed...

Name: Maggie Antalek (@maggieantalek on TikTok) Location: Greenpoint — Brooklyn, New York Size: 320 square feet Type of Home: 1 Bedroom Apartment Years Lived In: 6 months, renting Maggie Antalek got the rug pulled out from under her and...

A corner of the Corner Brook skyline is a more vibrant place these days, thanks to a stunning new mural at Memorial University's Grenfell Campus. Melissa Tremblett is a visual artist from Sheshatshiu, and she created the piece. We caught...

In this episode, we visit the ancient city of Pompeii and learn how it was frozen in time by a powerful volcano. Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, covering the city in ash and rock. We’ll explore what life was like in Pompeii before the...

Join us on a vibrant journey through the captivating life and artistry of the iconic Frida Kahlo. We dive deep into the vivid world of one of the most celebrated painters of the 20th century. Explore the tales behind Kahlo's striking...

Discover the story of muralist Fabian Williams, whose art connects with communities, celebrates historical figures, and calls for new leaders.

The North Edinburgh community has struggled poverty and an increase in mental health issues in recent years. This has inspired some people to come together to encourage community cohesion and lift spirits. They believe that bringing back...

Discover the story of muralist Fabian Williams, whose art connects with communities, celebrates historical figures, and calls for new leaders.

Edinburgh is famous for its festivals. But far from the Royal Mile, in the north Edinburgh communities of Pilton and Muirhouse, a local gala tradition has been lost. The Guardian has collaborated with Screen Education Edinburgh, a film...

The Tehran municipality’s ‘bureau of beautification’ has painted hundreds of murals across the city, showing blue skies and idealised countryside images – even as the capital bulldozes its traditional buildings. Award-winning artist...

John describes his artistic method and practice, which uses circles as a base to create larger, dynamic murals. He plans to eventually cover the walls of his home with his drawings. John compares this process to the way pain is managed,...

Latin American and Latinx Art is celebrated across Southern California with the Getty-funded initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. Catch a glimpse of as much of the art, artists, experiences, and tacos as we could pack into three...

Rectangles after rectangles after rectangles. Rothko was a truly prolific artist who found his groove painting hazy swatches of color and stuck with it until the very end. Maybe you've wondered what the point of it all is, or why he did...

This film is a comprehensive photograph of Thracian tombs in Bulgaria, Bulgaria features a vast plethora of Thracian tombs and sanctuaries. They yield lots of information about the ancient culture of Thracians who inhabited these lands....

Today we meet with artist and musician Nathaniel Russell. Nat's work plays with the divide between real and imagined, making posters and flyers for events that may or may not exist. His assignment asks you to make a fake flyer and share...

What is white? What is any color? Philadelphia-based abstract painter Odili Donald Odita talks with us about his work and offers us an assignment about color.

The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is a vaulted-brickwork "beehive" (tholos) tomb near the town of Kazanlak in central Bulgaria. The tomb is part of a large Thracian necropolis. It comprises a narrow corridor and a round burial chamber, both...

The complex of Buddhist cave grottos dating from the 5th to 14th century between the cities of Turpan and Shanshan at the north-east of the Taklamakan Desert near the ancient ruins of Gaochang in the Mutou Valley, a gorge in the Flaming...

"Thoroughly researched and cleverly presented, with stunning visuals, Great Art Explained makes you realise that familiarity with a work of art sometimes makes us indifferent to its power" - Forbes Magazine, 9 July 2020

Today we're going to continue our discussion of public art, this time focusing on murals. We've invited Richard McCoy back to the studio to share with us what exactly murals are, where they came from, and how they can contribute to the...