Arts & Leisure ‘ISABEL AND SHEEPSHEAD’ a painting by Fred Lower ‏Mary and Fred Lower are spouses who share a painting studio in Middlebury. Cousins Judy Albright and Cristine Kossow live across the street from each other. Sisters Jennifer Steele Cole and Elinor Steele Friml grew up in Charlotte in a family of artists. We’re

At the end of December 2023, as the war in Gaza neared its third month, several Palestinian singers in Israel faced harsh criticism online after they promoted their upcoming Christmas and New Year’s performances on social media. This sparked a widespread debate among their fellow Palestinian citizens. “How can you talk about partying while our

LUMA Arles presents Judy Chicago’s first european retrospective   The legendary Herstory of American feminist artist Judy Chicago unfolds in a major exhibition at LUMA Arles in France. This show is an expanded version of the Judy Chicago: Herstory exhibition held at New York’s New Museum in 2023, and now presents the most comprehensive display of

There have been plenty of podcasts picking over the lives of famous, dead music stars. However, ‘Empathy for the Devil’ takes a more purposeful approach to this topic. It’s a six-part podcast hosted by three experts on wellbeing in the music industry: Sam Parker, Matt Thomas and Chula Goonewardene. The show will look at the

Country music is one of the popular music genres in America. It is loved for its heartfelt melodies and story-telling lyrics, which resonate with fans worldwide. Country music stars have made a fortune by selling records and performing on tours worldwide. So, who is the richest country singer? Top five richest country singers. Photo: Terry

Guillaume Lethière, a specialist in death by virtue, fit right in. G uillaume Lethière is the big summer exhibition at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown in northwestern Massachusetts. Rural, pretty Williamstown is a culture hub on the Vermont border at the end of the Berkshires mountain range. Though the farthest flung draw for the

The 2020s have proven to be a challenging decade to navigate. From the stresses of excessive internet consumption to the aftermath of a global pandemic, anxiety and depression have skyrocketed among teens and young adults alike. Further contributing to negative mental health impacts are the increase of competition throughout the college admissions process and the

The art world continuously strives for innovation while honoring its foundational figures. L.A. Louver’s latest exhibition achieves this delicate balance. The Venice gallery’s latest exhibition, featuring the sculptures and paintings of the late artist Richard Nonas, a pivotal figure in contemporary art, is on view through Saturday, July 20. Nonas’s work bridges the gap between

A weekend Artist Retreat is going to be headquartered at The Sturgis House Bed and Breakfast Aug. 16 through the 18. Shown is one of the host locations, the Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame. (Submitted photo) EAST LIVERPOOL – Artists often find