Tag: Legacy

Regardless of the art that you excel in or you believe is your expertise still in progress, if you lag behind at the ability to make it comprehensible, it’s pointless to make it a work of service, both for yourself and for someone coming to the introduction of your service. Before going onb...

Chris Burden (1946–2015) was a conceptual artist from the United States with a varied practice that ranged from performance, sculpture to installation. Though he performed throughout most of his career, his later works turned into immense, engineered sculptural installations. “Urban Ligh...

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, green vines and turquoise waters circle a massive concrete dome. Half-buried in the sand, this is no spaceship wreckage but a haunting reminder of America’s Cold War recklessness. Officially, it is known as the Runit Dome. Locals call it “The Tomb.” ...

You’ve heard it before: “Everything is bigger in Texas.” And regarding the history of broadcasting, few states can surpass the rich legacy of Texas radio. From iconic radio stations to legendary personalities, Texas has been the birthplace of some of the most influential voices in ...

This reflection brings to mind Gwendolyn Brooks’ poignant poem, “The Life of Lincoln West.” Within its verses, we encounter a young Black boy who, bearing the weight of a world that found him “the Ugliest little boy/that everyone ever saw,” is bestowed an odd recognitio...

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic and recognizable landmarks in the world, known for its stunning architectural design and its pivotal role in the cultural life of Sydney, Australia. The story and history behind the Sydney Opera House are as fascinating as the structure itself. The...

How did my mother walk? What was the sound of her voice, the feel of her hands? Even her smell, coffee and Jergen’s lotion, has drifted away. When I close my eyes and think of her, all I see are a few old photos. But yet, I lived with her for nearly eighteen years. Though we were not close,...

Human history is a tapestry woven with the threads of countless civilizations, each contributing to the rich mosaic of our past. Yet, amid the known chapters of history lie the enigmatic tales of ancient lost civilizations — societies that once flourished but now exist only in the whispers of ...

Growing up, the kitchen was always the heart of our home, a place where the aromas of garlic, ginger, and scallions mingled with laughter, stories, and sometimes, the inevitable tears from chopping onions. It was here, amid the cacophony of sizzling woks and the rhythmic chopping on wooden boards, t...