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'The Vessel' at NYC's Hudson Yards to reopen 3 years after suicides forced its closure

April 12, 2024

'The Vessel' at NYC's Hudson Yards to reopen 3 years after suicides forced its closure

The Vessel, a climbable sculpture at Hudson Yards on Manhattan's West Side, is reopening later this year with new safety features after a string of suicides forced it to close.

Meet the American who made prescriptions safer, Deborah Adler, inspired by Holocaust survivor grandma

April 12, 2024

Meet the American who made prescriptions safer, Deborah Adler, inspired by Holocaust survivor grandma

Deborah Adler of New York has achieved acclaim in industry and art for her prescription bottle designs and labeling program that have helped to prevent thousands of deaths each year.

Why do we say 'break a leg' and other popular expressions? Here are 3 fun origin stories

April 11, 2024

Why do we say 'break a leg' and other popular expressions? Here are 3 fun origin stories

Some of the most popular metaphoric sayings used in everyday conversations have known histories that reveal the origins of these expressions. Here are three and their stories.

Ohio's Sherman House Museum displays humanity, artistry of fearsome Civil War general

April 10, 2024

Ohio's Sherman House Museum displays humanity, artistry of fearsome Civil War general

Gen. William T. Sherman, mythic figure in American history, was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1820. His birthplace, the Sherman House Museum, opens for the season April 10, 2024.

The world's most famous paintings: 'Mona Lisa,' 'Starry Night' and more

April 10, 2024

The world's most famous paintings: 'Mona Lisa,' 'Starry Night' and more

The most significant paintings in the world have had the capability of staying popular for centuries and inspiring other artists for countless generations.

Judge blocks demolition of art installation at Des Moines park

April 9, 2024

Judge blocks demolition of art installation at Des Moines park

A federal judge has blocked plans to demolish the dilapidated "Greenwood Pond: Double Site" art installation at a Des Moines, Iowa, city park.

Salzburg Festival artistic director secures third 5-year term

April 4, 2024

Salzburg Festival artistic director secures third 5-year term

Italian-born pianist Markus Hinterhäuser has been granted a third five-year term as the Salzburg Festival's artistic director, with a contract extending through at least 2029.

Prominent art installation at Des Moines park set for demolition

April 3, 2024

Prominent art installation at Des Moines park set for demolition

Crews may begin demolition work on the deteriorating "Greenwood Pond: Double Site" art installation in Des Moines, Iowa, as early as next week.

Tilman Michael to become Metropolitan Opera chorus director, succeeding Donald Palumbo

April 3, 2024

Tilman Michael to become Metropolitan Opera chorus director, succeeding Donald Palumbo

The Metropolitan Opera has appointed Tilman Michael as chorus director beginning next season; this follows the retirement of Donald Palumbo who served as chorus master for 17 years.

Morocco museum hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art

April 3, 2024

Morocco museum hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art

A show at Morocco’s Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is one of the first exhibitions of Cuban art at an African museum, officials say.