A monument to MLK and Coretta Scott King's love
Inspired by a photograph of the civil rights activists hugging each other, "The Embrace," a 22-foot-tall bronze sculpture by artist Hank Willis Thomas, will be unveiled at Boston Common on January 13.
Arts
Newel post caps and finials: The finishing touch
Staircases grand and modest are finished with a finial, a largely decorative element also known as a Newel post cap, the same as George Bailey repeatedly grabs a hold of in "It's a Wonderful Life."
Nicholas Britell: Knowing the score
The Emmy-winner and three-time Oscar-nominee talks about his scores for shows like "Succession" and "Andor," and about his process for collaborating with such directors as Barry Jenkins ("Moonlight") and Adam McKay ("Don't Look Up").
From 1998: Gold artist Daniel Brush
Artist Daniel Brush, who despite years as a recluse earned fame for his exquisitely detailed pieces using a most precious medium, gold, died November 26, 2022 at the age of 75. In this "Sunday Morning" profile broadcast on November 8, 1998, Brush welcomed correspondent Rita Braver to his New York studio to watch what goes into creating his spectacular works, and to discuss why - after a quarter-century - he agreed to return to the spotlight. She also talked with Renwick Gallery curator Jeremy Adamson and jewelry collector Ralph Esmerian about Brush's obsessive art.
Tokyo says goodbye to an ultra-modern architectural marvel
Completed in 1972, Nakagin Tower, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, was a landmark of modular architecture: 140 stacked, prefabricated apartment pods. But now the tower is being demolished, its pods time capsules of the ultra-modern 1970s.
David Bird's whimsical Becorn sculptures
The artist and toy designer was inspired to create fanciful, tiny sculptures out of acorns, sticks, ferns and feathers – art he has dubbed "Becorns" – which are attracting curious birds and wildlife (and plenty of humans, too).
Guillermo del Toro on bringing "Pinocchio" to life, one frame at a time
Stop-motion animators, under the direction of the Oscar-winning director, have given life to puppets for his lifelong passion project, a darker vision of the classic tale.
Smithsonian exhibit explores how entertainment shaped America
"Entertainment Nation/Nación del espectáculo," a new exhibition at the National Museum of American History, features artifacts from 150 years of music, sports and moving images, from "Star Wars" and "The Wizard of Oz" to Prince.
The Chelsea Hotel: Inside an urban utopia
Since opening its doors in 1884, the New York City landmark has welcomed artists, writers and cutting-edge thinkers who shaped America's cultural landscape. Today, the Hotel Chelsea is starting a new chapter as a luxury boutique hotel.
"Van Gogh in America": How the Dutch artist entranced a nation
100 years after becoming the first U.S. museum to buy a work by the Post-Impressionist, the Detroit Institute of Arts' new Van Gogh retrospective (one of the largest ever) explores America's introduction to the artist.
"Curtain up!" on the Museum of Broadway
One of America's great art forms has not had a permanent museum devoted to its history, until now, with an entertaining and educational exhibition of highlights from the Great White Way opening in the heart of New York City's theater district.
A Broadway museum takes the stage
One of America's great art forms has not had a permanent museum devoted to its history, until now: The Museum of Broadway opens next week in the heart of New York City's theater district, with an entertaining and educational exhibition of highlights from the Great White Way. Correspondent Rita Braver pays a visit, and talks with Broadway legend Joel Grey, the Tony-winning star of the landmark musical "Cabaret."
"Almost Famous" on Broadway: A dream finally come true
Writer-director Cameron Crowe's Oscar-winning autobiographical film, about a teenage rock journalist in the 1970s, is now a musical. He talks about dramatizing the personal, even painful, truth, and how the spirit of his mother pervades the story.
Inside the Beverly Hills "Witch's House"
In a town famous for make-believe, one home that stands out from millionaires' mansions is a fairy tale cottage come to life, a whimsical and quirky fantasy perfect for Halloween.
A New York concert hall's triumphant reprise
The acoustics in the home of the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center have always been problematic. Now, after a $550 million redesign, the refurbished David Geffen Hall has opened. Go inside the upgrade.
More From Sunday Morning
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies
The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas.
Remembering the treasured films of Rob Reiner
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
The enduring message of "It's a Wonderful Life"
Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.