Art & Design Headlines

Photos show the world's 'uncounted' people -- and what it takes to be counted
Fri May 29 6:49 am
Colombian-American photographer and filmmaker Juan Arredondo turns his lens on the people of the world who do not have birth and death certificates — and how these vital records are created.
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Mind-bending photos by anonymous cousins show the pain and dreams of Afghan women
Sun May 24 8:40 am
The young women make photos that look at life — how it is, how they wish it could be — under Taliban rule. The images are on display at the Photoville Festival in Brooklyn, New York.
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After the sirens: Lebanon's first responders swing between duty and grief
Thu May 21 12:13 pm
Nearly 3,000 people have been killed and nearly 1 million have been displaced the war in southern Lebanon began in March. Nearly 400 have been killed since a ceasefire began in April.
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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera dream together again at Met Opera
Thu May 14 5:00 am
Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera.
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Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability
Sun May 10 5:00 am
Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the message was clear: affordability is a top priority.
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Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
Sat May 09 9:41 pm
The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.
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Dirty nickel: The cost of mining in Indonesia
Thu May 07 5:00 am
Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It's brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.
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See the looks from the 2026 Met Gala red carpet
Mon May 04 7:09 pm
Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion industry's biggest nights.
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The many ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks
Mon May 04 8:38 am
Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.
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At the 2026 Met Gala, 'Fashion is Art.' Here's what to expect
Mon May 04 7:00 am
On the first Monday of every May, the rich, famous and well-dressed gather in New York City for the Met Gala fundraiser. Ivy Buck offers a lookahead - covering this year's theme, where to watch, who's coming, and more.
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