Though it may seem as if Halloween is a modern con trick designed to get us spending our hard-earned cash on an American celebration, this is not the case. In fact, dressing up, knocking on neighbors’ doors and asking for food at this time of year is a very old tradition.

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William Bullard's early 20th century portraits of his Worcester neighbors form a unique document of an American community of color.

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The Letter (1882). Gari Melchers (American, 1860-1932). Oil on canvas. Corcoran Gallery of Art. Melchers had a reputation as a painter of Dutch scenes that celebrate the virtues of an unsophisticated...

If photobombing is an art form (and it is), these are its Picassos and Da Vincis. Celebrate them.

William Bullard toured his native Worcester, Massachusetts, by bicycle as a professional photographer. From 1897 to 1917, Bullard, who was white, took portraits of his predominantly black and Native American neighbors in Beaver Brook. He kept notes on his sitters, and thanks to the work of students at Clark University, we can link names to the … Continue reading "An American Community of Color: Beaver Brook, Massachusetts 1897-1917"

Ireland’s greatest singers, musicians, and performers will celebrate 15 years of Celtic Woman on an 80-city North American tour with original star Chloë Agnew.

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Moments to Myself. Joseph Lorusso (American, 1966-). Serigraph. Lorusso creates landscapes and figurative works. In painting these subjects, Lorusso has concentrated on honing his powers of...

Many of our artists have poured their own insight into the ancient character of Mother Eve. To celebrate her legacy, we wanted to feature a few of our favorite art pieces.

The young women skateboard while wearing polleras, colorful, layered skirts worn by their country's Indigenous Aymara and Quechua women. They want to show girls and women it's OK to be themselves.

As new exhibition of his monochrome works opens at Waddington Custot Galleries, we present our top 10 facts about Josef Albers, artist, pioneering colour theorist and historic teacher at the Bauhaus

Westminster are celebrating LGBT History Month with a unique exhibition. Rare photos of Gay Pride marches in the 1970s, London’s first gay superclub Bang, and of legendary drag queen, singer and actor Divine are on display at Westminster City Council’s council offices in Victoria. The council’s LGBTQ staff network drew on material from the Bishopsgate Institute and Westminster Archives. The exhibition features the work of Gay News photographer Robert Workman, who famously captured imagery of the

Bisa Butler is a fiber artist who uses the African-American tradition of quilting to capture slices of black life throughout history . Her pieces often feature real people — family, friends, celebrities — and incorporate both African and vintage textiles, some actual hand-me-downs from the subjects themselves. The Howard grad carefully selects fabric not only to reflect each person’s life, but also to capture their spirits and places in time. Her quilts have been exhibited all over — from the Smithsonian Institute to Epcot Center to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. HOLD ONTO YOUR WIGS. Things are about to get real eye-gasmic. Like this: Photo: @bisabutler via Instagram Bisa’s quilts have paid tribute to such icons as Paul Laurence Dunbar , Jackie Robinson , Josephine Baker , Louis Armstrong , Marvin Gaye , Nelson Mandela , President Barack and Michelle Obama and more, such as: Lauryn Hill Photo: @bisabutler via Instagram A gorgeous recreation of Miss Hill’s classic...

As an Australian, I have fond memories of Australia Day celebrations.

This week the French are celebrating Bastille day. It’s a really big deal, sort of like American Independence day and we celebrate being Frenchies and all that patriotic stuff. So I thought being half French myself, I’d do a little patriotic post on why it’s awesome to be French… 1. We were infamously led into…

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Send Free A Proud Day - Happy Flag Day to Loved Ones on Birthday & Greeting Cards by Davia. It's 100% free, and you also can use your own customized birthday calendar and birthday reminders.

For 130 years, Johnson & Johnson has embraced its mission of caring for the world one person at a time. In the wake of an important election, CEO and Chairman, Alex Gorsky, reminds us of the duty each employee shares to come together as one company and advance healthcare throughout the world.

We can't wait to show you these 10 lovely, fun, whimsical ideas for a 4th of July party. They are sure to knock your socks off!

Enjoy taking star-spangled awesome photos with this Giant Patriotic American Flag Photo Frame Kit! This large cardboard frame features an American flag design and includes 14 cutouts that allow you to customize this selfie station. Add a banner celebrating the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or a blank one where you can write a personalized message. No matter the day, take some patriotic photos using this customizable photo prop! Giant Patriotic American Flag Photo Frame Kit includes: Frame, 30in wide x 35in tall 14 cutouts Instructions SKU: 779451

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlockPartyHero #CollectiveBias Can we officially say it’s summer yet? I don’t remember when…

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Co-authored with Rebekah of Bethany Design Co. Summer is the perfect setting for an outdoor gathering. With the lush green and flowers backdrop, it creates a naturally picturesque scene needing only a handful of accents peppered throughout to complete the set for any occasion. For this family front porch gathering, inspired by vintage charm...

Create custom stickers for every occasion! From special mailings and scrapbooking to kids’ activities and DIY projects, you’ll find these stickers are great for so many uses. Add your own designs, patterns, text, and pictures! Dimensions: Available in 2 sizes: Large: 3" L x 3” W, 6 stickers per sheet Small: 1.5" L x 1.5” W, 20 stickers per sheet Printed on white acid-free paper Vibrant full-color, full-bleed printing Scratch-resistant front, easy peel-and-stick back Available in a matte or glossy finish Choose between 7 different shapes

American independence day images free download number 400215497,image file format is psd,image size is 8.5 MB,This image has been released since 20/06/2018.All PRF License pictures and materials on this site are authorized by lovepik.com or the copyright owner.

Styling & Products by Loralee Lewis, Photography by BriShae PhotographyHere is a peek into our latest photo shoot for your 4th of July inspiration.I love a holiday that's all about family. To me, the secret of life is family.And that's what we tried to capture in our 4th of July…

Set the sparklers on fire with this Modern Americana 4th of July Party by House Of Fete, out of Danville, CA! Filled with the cutest modern Americana decor and the most adorable sweets, this celebration is booming with fun! So put your hand to your heart and take a stand by these details and more that are beyond grand: Custom 4th of July Party InviteAmerican Flag Balloon WallIAdorable 4th of July CookiesModern American Guest Table with Star Spangled Banner RunnerCustom 4th of July Table SettingsTapered Red + White + Blue Candle CenterpieceStar Spangled Cotton Candy CartOh My Stars Mobil Beverage Bar

Group Post The 4th of July will look a lot different this year: no big parties, gatherings for fireworks or parades. Just because many of our typical 4th of July traditions will be cancelled, it