In Ali Smith's latest novel, "Gliff," a brother and sister befriend a horse in a dystopian future. NPR's Scott Simon explores the issue of authoritarianism with the novelist and playwright.

It may still be winter, but under the snow and ice and beneath the sodden blanket of last autumn’s leaves,  the first signs of life are ...

Alonzo Davis, the artist and educator who cofounded Los Angeles's storied African American stronghold the Brockman Gallery, ...

In a new report reviewing last year's fall auction season, veteran art market analysts Michael Moses and Jianping Mei have said it was "the worst overall financial performance" for the art market this ...

He explains: "It sparks conversation, and King Charles’ latest portrait is certainly achieving that. The setting, an undeniably grand library, is lined with leather-bound volumes, exuding a sense of ...

Nestled in the western part of Massachusetts, the Berkshires offer a stunning display of fall foliage that attracts visitors from all over the country. As the leaves change, the rolling hills ...