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Across coastal West Africa and much of the African diaspora, many communities are linked by a heritage of Vodun.
This fall, photographer Narek Harutyunyan checked in with several artisans from the Armenia program.
These photographs feature Armenian artisans, their education, craft, and artistry, from before 1915 to the present day.
Jeff Tinsley was larger than life—a warm-hearted, gregarious, and talented photographer at the National Museum of American History.
We wanted to capture the sheer wonder we felt during our two weeks at the circus. More than visual awe, we had witnessed the humanity of those who live its traditions.
Maestro Joseph Caulkins, artistic director of Sarasota’s Key Chorale, is known for his creativity and a knack for finding unknown musical masterpieces.
The year is 1987. A blond-haired, bright-eyed Russian trapeze student arrives in Paris.
Circus Juventas teaches us that when we celebrate differences, real magic happens.
True accessibility happens when it is part of structural and programmatic design from the beginning—rather than an add-on or afterthought.
Watch highlights from the performance in the Festival’s Big Top and hear Dolly Jacobs explain her journey into the circus world.
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