The Art Assignment
Draw a shape that represents you. | Tschabalala Self | The Art Assignment
This week we meet with Tschabalala Self, whose work explores ideas surrounding the black female body; and her assignment asks you to consider your own body as a symbol too.
The Art Assignment
The Art History of the Selfie | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Artists have been taking selfies since the dawn of photography. Cameras allowed people to capture their own image in a way that had never been possible in all of human history, and today most of us carry these magical devices in our...
Curated Video
The Surprisingly Long History of the Selfie
Selfies originated in self-portraits made by artists using mirrors and have evolved into the widespread phenomenon seen today on social media platforms. This video highlights advancements in camera technology, from daguerreotype cameras...
The Art Assignment
The Art History of the Selfie | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Artists have been taking selfies since the dawn of photography. Cameras allowed people to capture their own image in a way that had never been possible in all of human history, and today most of us carry these magical devices in our...
The Art Assignment
Art Cooking: Frida Kahlo | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
We explore the recipes of artist Frida Kahlo, whose work celebrated Mexico's history, vivid colors, and it's FOOD. On the menu: 1) Chiles Stuffed with Cheese aka Chiles Rellenos 2) White Rice with Plantains 3) Nopales Salad 4) Tequila.
The Met
#MetKids—Making Faces
Guess who! #MetKids create fantastic faces by combining portraits at The Met. Look in the credits below to find links to the featured works of art. #MetKids is a digital feature made for, with and by kids!...
Creators
Surreal Masks, Irreverent Dance, and Infinity Burial Suits | Culture Beat Episode 5
In Brooklyn, we visit performance artist David Henry Nobody Jr.'s studio to see his provocative and transformative self-portrait masks. Though they look digitally created, we'll see how his "resemblage" technique is entirely rooted in...
The Met
#MetKids–Dine and Draw
Can you see the similarities? These drawings were created by some of the talented young artists that come to visit The Met! Kids from all over the world participate in The Cafeteria's Dine and Draw program and create illustrations...