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This new musical work for voice and birdroar instruments by composer Brent Michael Davids honors Nora Thompson Dean (1907–1984), a Lenape teacher and herbalist who dedicated her life to preserving Lenape culture.

Isabelle Dervaux, curator of Ferdinand Hodler: Drawings—Selections from the Musée Jenisch Vevey, discusses the artist’s legacy and his impact on modernism.

This exhibition celebrates the life and work of American poet Gwendolyn Brooks (1917–2000). Though Brooks is generally well-known for her poetry, few recognize her expansive social and political impact.

Scott Joplin—the "King of Ragtime"—played a critical role in the spread of the American music phenomenon not only through his wildly popular compositions, but also through his dedication to capturing these works on paper for posterity.

Drawings played a central role in the artistic practice of the three giants of the Flemish Baroque: Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640), Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641), and Jacob Jordaens (1593–1678).

For nearly a century, members of three generations of the Bibiena family were the most highly sought theater designers in Europe.

Harriet Walter is an associate artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has played lead roles in numerous RSC productions. She appears regularly on British television and the West End stage.

Writer Emma Straub reflects on the bond between artists and animals: Are pets worthwhile subjects? What roles do companion animals play in a life devoted to the imagination? What do our relationships with animals reveal about ourselves?

Artist William Wegman reflects on the bond between artists and animals: Are pets worthwhile subjects? What roles do companion animals play in a life devoted to the imagination? What do our relationships with animals reveal about ourselves?

Composer Michael Hearst reflects on the bond between artists and animals: Are animals worthwhile subjects? What roles do animals play in a life devoted to the imagination? What do our relationships with animals reveal about ourselves?