If art, as a whole, could be thought of as a universal language — every culture on Earth indulges in it — then different types of art could be considered its many dialects, with books being one of my favorites. Yes, writing — and good writing at that — should be considered an art form. So, I’ve decided to share some of my favorite art-related books in the hopes they sow the seed of curiosity to explore other dialects of art within you.

It's 2 AM and you're lying in bed. You should be sleeping. Instead, you're mentally rehearsing tomorrow's presentation, rehashing the day's news, and having a panic attack about the future, all the while your heart pounds like you're being chased by a bear. Beads of sweat are forming at the temples. What if I told you that a little downtime with some colored pencils could literally rewire your brain's stress response? No apps, no expensive therapy — just you making somethin

Using cutting-edge digital tools, soundscapes and more, the exhibition explores the fascinating question by inviting visitors to engage in a visual examination of the past and future by being active participants rather than passive observers. The people moving through these rooms very directly influence the art displayed within, from colorizing creatures that are then set free in the surrounding digital projections to controlling mechanisms that make collaborative music. 

Norman Rockwell (1894 - 1978) was one of history's coolest artists. Just check out his April Fools' Covers for The Saturday Evening Post...