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Instead of capturing the act of losing something, artists like Peter Hujar and Hamad Butt show us what’s been lost.

Some philosophers believe that creating art requires intention; for example, a sculptor will mold clay with the intention of having it look like Abraham Lincoln. And nonhuman animals, they’ll argue, ...

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A study published in Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts suggests that content warnings on visual art can lower viewers’ aesthetic appreciation while increasing negative emotional ...

Ever notice how some dogs resemble their owners? Science explains why we pick pets that mirror our looks and personalities.

CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh gathered in huge numbers recently to mark the 60th anniversary since the formation of the Gaeltacht club. The Castlecourt Hotel in Westport was the venue for the gathering and ...

Group arts interventions, such as painting, dance, or music, significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults, offering a powerful alternative to traditional treatments. The ...

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Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is a cautionary tale about what happens when we value cheap entertainment over activities like reading and reflection, activities that take work and patience and a ...

That’s a shame. It’s something we should all try to change, writes Art Markman, a professor of psychology and a cognitive scientist at the University of Texas. In a post at Psychology Today ...