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Abstract painting in a sunlit studio, representing the artistic legacy of Danny Simmons, co-founder of Def Poetry Jam.

Danny Simmons, painter and activist, remembered at 72

In the 1990s, after kicking a 20-year heroin addiction, Danny Simmons pivoted to abstract painting, a path that led him to co-found Def Poetry Jam and win a Tony Award, according to Inquirer .

Mateo Garcia·June 19, 2026

A split image showing a clear blue sky on one side and a slightly greener, yellow-tinted sky on the other, symbolizing different perceptions of color.

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How Biology Shapes Blue Perception and Art History

In some cultures, the very concept of 'blue' as a distinct color term is absent.

Julian Adebayo·June 18, 2026

Tony Awards winners celebrating on stage with trophies, under bright spotlights, with an excited audience in the background.

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Tony Awards: Schmigadoon! and Lost Boys Win Four Awards Each

Despite tying for the most nominations with 12 nods, 'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!

Ananya Sharma·June 8, 2026

A dimly lit study with books and manuscripts, a spotlight on an armchair, symbolizing the life and legacy of poet and biographer David Henderson.

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David Henderson, Poet and Hendrix Biographer, Dies; Age Disputed

David Henderson, the acclaimed poet and biographer who penned the best-selling account of Jimi Hendrix's life, has died on January 21, 2025, with initial reports conflicting on whether he was 83...

Karim El-Sayed·May 28, 2026