Episodes
Over 125 people are killed by guns every day in the United States. To address that epidemic through art, the Gun Violence Memorial Project shares intimate details of some of those lost. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston reports for our Arts and Culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 12/02/24
There are many ways we define American culture: the music, art and literature we produce, how our politics plays out, but also: the food we eat, and where we choose to eat it. In New York City in particular, each bite has chronicled that slice of America. But now, after countless restaurants and hundreds of reviews, Pete Wells is moving on from his job as the New York Times restaurant critic. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/29/24
Published 11/29/24
Western pop music has always been influenced by artists and styles from around the world. A new book aims to give those varied influences -- all of them -- their due. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/29/24
Visual art is a subjective experience, but what draws one person into an artwork and turns off another? A new exhibit, "Brains and Beauty: At the Intersection of Art and Neuroscience," explores that question by examining how the brain processes aesthetic experiences. Stephanie Sy reports from Arizona for our look at the intersection of art and health, part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/27/24
Impressionism is perhaps the most-viewed and best-loved movement in art history. A new exhibition, first shown in Paris, looks back 150 years to its founding moment and to the darkness hidden behind all that light. Jeffrey Brown visited "Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment" at the National Gallery of Art for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/26/24
John Leguizamo has appeared in more than 100 films while also telling a distinctly Latino story in documentaries, one-man shows and now, full-scale dramas. Jeffrey Brown met him recently at the arena stage in Washington to talk about his latest work, his larger goals and his response to the recent election. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/22/24
In death, Leonard Cohen is having a rebirth. The legendary singer is being remembered by older and younger generations alike for his timeless music. Special correspondent Mike Cerre went to the annual Leonard Cohen festival to hear why. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/20/24
In her new collection of columns from The Wall Street Journal, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan takes readers on a journey through the essence of our nation's character. With her trademark blend of storytelling, historical insight and journalistic rigor, Noonan explores what unites us as a people even in divisive times. She sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss "A Certain Idea of America." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/19/24
If you've ever wanted to own a piece of Hollywood history, now's your chance. A pair of Dorothy's ruby slippers are up for auction and just like Dorothy, this pair of shoes has been on its own long and very strange journey. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/15/24
When Centurion was founded, it was the first group of its kind working to overturn wrongful convictions for people facing execution or life. Decades later, the work continues and its story is being told by its founder and novelist John Grisham. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/12/24
As major American museums reexamine their collections to ensure diversity and inclusion, there's a growing realization that they need more art by people with disabilities. In Massachusetts, one organization has been celebrating that work for half a century. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH in Boston reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/10/24
In the 1980s, about 70 percent of clothes sold in the U.S. were made in the country. Today, it's down to just three percent. One of the casualties is traditional craftwork like weaving fabric, cutting leather and polishing gemstones. The fashion industry is now trying to preserve these crafts. Special Correspondent Pavni Mittal reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/08/24
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Published 11/07/24
A giant in the music and entertainment industry has died. Quincy Jones, known to many as 'Q,' was revered as a record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger and performer through his seven decades in the business. Through his vast range of projects, he racked up 80 Grammy nominations and 28 wins. Jeffrey Brown looks back on Jones' life and career for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/04/24
During the final days of this tense election, we take a look at a project fostering a different type of civic space to encourage young people to discuss issues, engage each other and vote. Jeffrey Brown visited the University of Michigan to see how this works. It's part of our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 11/01/24
With the election days away, there is no shortage of reflections on American politics and democracy. Photographer Paul Shambroom has a unique view. His "Purpletown" project uses photos to examine the cities and towns most evenly divided politically. We spoke with Shambroom for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/30/24
Palestinian poet, teacher and writer Mosab Abu Toha was born in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. That's where many of the pieces in his new collection, "Forest of Noise," were written, tapped out on his phone amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. Amna Nawaz sat down with him at the Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington, D.C., for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/28/24
Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and set to step down from that position next month. Over nearly two decades, he has become one of the most consequential and powerful senators in history. Geoff Bennett sat down with Michael Tackett, author of "The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America and Lost His Party." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/24/24
From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist for the New York Daily News. His plainspoken approach captured the country's attention, offering readers a poetic, and blunt, perspective on the issues that mattered most. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Richard Esposito, author of "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/22/24
Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But Detroit is also known for its creativity. One couple is using the arts to transform an entire neighborhood, emphasizing possibility. Special correspondent Megan Thompson visited "Little Village" to see its big plans. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/22/24
"For Dear Life" is the first exhibition to survey the themes of illness and disability in American art from the mid-20th century to the COVID pandemic. It's part of PST Art, an enormous collaboration of Southern California arts institutions around the theme of art and science. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited the exhibition for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/18/24
The ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted tens of millions of people, including Russians who have Ukrainian relatives. A Russian artist's life took a dramatic turn after the war broke out in 2022. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/16/24
Pharrell Williams is a hitmaker for himself and a string of other stars. Now his story is being told on film with Lego bricks. It's certainly not your usual approach to documentary filmmaking, but it's the latest from one of today's leading documentary filmmakers, Morgan Neville. Jeffrey Brown discussed more with Neville for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/15/24
If there's a toddler in your life, chances are you know the name Sandra Boynton. Reading her board books to little ones at bedtime is part of the nightly ritual in homes across America. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang visited Boynton on her farm in Connecticut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Published 10/13/24