Using objects, images, or written material from the past, artists create a window into our present. Whether a few days or centuries ago, personal or public, considering prior events and people ...

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Let’s just call it what it is—starting a conversation can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff. You know, the social kind. One awkward step and whoosh—there goes your confidence. Whether you’re ...

What do they want? How should I respond? Instead of overthinking or sending a generic reply, here are five strategic ways to handle this common text that will help you maintain control of the ...

Here are 20 conversation starters that will get the ball rolling: Teens can be tricky. They’re navigating a lot—social circles, identity, and everything in between. These prompts aim to dig a little ...

When considering the framework of a humble person, one wouldn’t normally expect the front man of a pioneering rap-rock group to live on such a humane level. 311’s Nick Hexum reflected on his past of ...

It should be art, a conversation starter, a centerpiece, according to Ox Bow Decor founder Laurie Grossman. Ms. Grossman says she has it covered with her Maps of Summer line that launched last summer.

Bold color and whimsical brush strokes can evoke a visceral reaction, even if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking at. Julie Mehretu’s paintings and drawings embody elements of maps and ...