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Breaking the “dont touch” rule at the museum

What if the first way you experienced art wasn't with your eyes, but with your hands? Our touch tours are designed for people who...

Kids as Collaborators: Ruth Asawa’s Teaching Philosophy

Artist Ruth Asawa believed that art was part of everyday life. She used simple materials to make sculptures, drawings, prints, paintings, and public art....

How did Ruth Asawa make her innovative sculptures?

How did Ruth Asawa develop her groundbreaking looped wire sculptures? Through the "continuous form within a form," Ruth Asawa radically reinvented what a sculpture can...

How Artists Are Rewriting AI’s Future | Fei-Fei Li, Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technical breakthrough—it’s a civilizational moment, and artists are asking crucial questions about its implications. On the heels of...

Miniature figures brought to life

Meet multimedia artist Liliana Porter and her collection of toys, souvenirs and figurines. Her work often features tiny characters carrying tasks far greater than...

Up close with Ruth Asawa’s sculptures

For nearly six-decades Ruth Asawa blurred the boundaries of art and life. Her creations invite us to see the world with curiosity and wonder....

The artist who makes miniature figures attempt the impossible

In this intimate short documentary, artist Liliana Porter opens the door to her upstate New York barn-turned studio to reveal a surprising collection of...

Wifredo Lam’s explains his defining symbol

Wifredo Lam explains how one recurring image became the core of his artistic identity. Go deeper into Lam’s world in the full documentary. Subscribe to...

A quiet moment in the studio

From books and magazines to masterpieces — see the process unfold. For nearly 40 years, Marlon Mullen has been based at the NIAD Art Center...