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Breathing New Life into the Washington Ballet

As the artistic director for the Washington Ballet, Julie Kent is creating a space for new and diverse artists.

BY Sean McGovern

Blog Post

12.01.2017
Arts

What’s Weird About Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi?

Walter Isaacson points out a puzzle for viewers of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi painting.

BY Institute Staff

Video

11.16.2017
Arts

Five Works to Know by Leonardo Da Vinci

Walter Isaacson's new book documents the life of Leonardo da Vinci, a master of both science and art.

BY Nicole Corea

Blog Post

10.31.2017
Arts

Observing Art in Nature

Looking at nature as Leonardo da Vinci did is critical to our to our view of the entire world.

BY Catherine Lutz

Blog Post

08.14.2017
Literature

Writing to Bear Witness

Author Carolyn Murnick shares her deeply personal story of turning loss into art.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

08.09.2017
Arts

Understanding the Art of Thinking

Author Amy Whitaker answers questions about her new book and her upcoming Aspen Ideas Festival talk.

BY Amy Whitaker

Blog Post

05.18.2017
Arts

Meet the New Aspen Words Emerging Writer Fellows

These 10 writers have shown excellence in fiction, memoir, and poetry.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

03.01.2017
Arts

The Oscars Showcased Hollywood's American Spirit

Even with its best picture flub, the Academy Awards honored films that highlight American spirit.

BY Dan Glickman

Blog Post

03.01.2017
Literature

New Broadway Show 'Fun Home' Offers a Glimpse into Coming Out

Cartoonist Alison Bechdel, whose life is chronicled in her memoir and Broadway play "Fun Home," shared her story at a recent Aspen Words event.

BY Marci Krivonen

Blog Post

02.04.2016
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