Bedtime History
Frida Kahlo for Kids | Bedtime History
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...
Great Big Story
Fabian Williams, murals that connect and inspire communities
Discover the story of muralist Fabian Williams, whose art connects with communities, celebrates historical figures, and calls for new leaders.
The Guardian
Revitalizing Community Spirit in North Edinburgh
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...
Great Big Story
Fabian Williams, Murals That Connect and Inspire Communities
Discover the story of muralist Fabian Williams, whose art connects with communities, celebrates historical figures, and calls for new leaders.
The Guardian
Made in North Edinburgh: bringing a festival back to life
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 Guardian
The truth about Tehran, by artist Nazgol Ansarinia: 'It's building a fantasy future'
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...
The Guardian
How to Turn Pain into a Pearl
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,...
The Art Assignment
Art Trip: PST: LA/LA | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
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...
The Art Assignment
The Case For Mark Rothko | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
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...
Curated Video
Bulgaria, Ancient Thracian Tombs
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....
The Art Assignment
Make a fake flyer. | Nathaniel Russell | The Art Assignment
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...
The Art Assignment
Explore variations of white. | Odili Donald Odita | The Art Assignment
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.
Curated Video
Bulgaria, Kazanlak Thracian tomb
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...
Curated Video
China, Bezeklik Thousands Caves
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...
Curated Video
Mark Rothko's Seagram Murals: Great Art Explained
"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
The Art Assignment
Why Murals? | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
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...
Press Association
Dublin artist Emma Blake’s Covid-19 themed murals hit right note with singers
Dublin artist Emma Blake has created a series of murals using pop culture to highlight social distancing measures and to thank frontline healthcare workers.
The Tallaght native has won acclaim for her murals, with chart stars such as...
Press Association
Nuart festival begins in Aberdeen
The annual Nuart festival has begun in Aberdeen. This year, the art show celebrates 13 international artists, and runs until Sunday.
Bridgeman Arts
Sadequain Gallery at Frere Hall, Karachi 1
Details of masterpiece by Pakistani eminent calligrapher Sadequain Naqqash, titled "Arz-o-Samawat" (The Earth and the Sky), at Frere Hall, Karachi. Sometimes referred to as the 'Sistine Chapel' of Pakistan. Colour corrected.
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Buenos Aires fights vandalism with street art
VOICED : Buenos Aires fights vandalism with street art
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Uruguay: A French painter gives life to a forgotten village
The picturesque Uruguayan village of 25 de agosto was drained of life as its residents swapped its charm for the city lights; its roads were left desolate its train station left to crumble
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Street art transforms Quinta Do Mocho district in Lisbon
The Quinta Do Mocho district in Lisbon once considered a no go zone has been transformed by street art (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Curated Video
Flamboyant designer's latest show. Plus Sarah Ferguson
New York, 12th September 2005
1. Pan New York traffic to Fashion Tents
2. Pan backstage at the Betsey Johnson show
3. Various backstage, models getting their hair and make up done.
4. Pan photo op with Betsey Johnson and Sarah Ferguson,...