As automation spreads into the art world, American sculptor Fred X. Brownstein proudly fights off the incursion, even using the same Italian marble once favored by Michelangelo.
In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we offer you a handpicked selection of our many stories about female artisans…
To the uninitiated, a bicycle made of bamboo might look a little silly. But a respected pioneer of carbon-fiber bicycle frames swears by their strength…
Hunter Saxony III imbues his work with layers of meaning, while also intentionally leaving it open to interpretation. In the process, he's taking an…
Miniature theatrical productions made of paper were all the rage in Victorian England. Our story dives into to the fascinating history behind the trend…
A gastro-scientific investigation into why some cooks believe food tastes better when it’s cooked in a ceramic pot. Our tour guide: Paula Wolfert, the…
No place has taken the art of the mask to greater extremes, both elegant and diabolical, than Venice. On the eve of Carnival, we invite you on an…
Incense has been around for millennia, and is relatively simple to make. It can be purchased at any gift shop for a few dollars, so why spring for the…
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