At his studio, Charles Cecil teaches the “sight-size” method of portraiture developed during the Renaissance Source
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Assemblage artist Betye Saar
In recent months 93-year-old artist Betye Saar has been cast in the spotlight, with glowing reviews for major shows at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art and at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Saar’s primary art form is assemblage – sculptures made from found items that she pieces together, often addressing spirituality and black oppression – that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Correspondent Serna Altschul reports. Source
Extended interview: Richard Dreyfuss on “American Graffiti,” “Jaws,” and civics classes
An expanded transcript of Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz’s conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, who talks about his apprenticeship in 1960s TV; George Lucas and Steven Spielberg; and what Civil War general he would like to play Source
National security adviser denies intel chief was pushed out
“Joe Maguire was always planning on leaving within the next couple of weeks,” O’Brien said on “Face the Nation.” Source
Assemblage artist Betye Saar: Making the ordinary extraordinary
In recent months the 93-year-old artist who creates sculptures from found items has been cast in the spotlight with major shows in New York City and Los Angeles Source
Almanac: “Remember the Alamo!”
On February 23, 1836, as Texians fought for independence from Mexico, the forces of General Santa Anna laid siege to the mission in San Antonio Source
Sanders wins Nevada’s Democratic caucuses
Senator Bernie Sanders celebrated in Texas Saturday after clinching the Nevada presidential caucuses. Nikole Killion reports from Las Vegas. Source
Epic, the software company that’s changed the sharing of medical records (including, probably, yours)
The Wisconsin company, led by one of the richest self-made women in the world, is using technology to free up doctors and make patient records more transportable Source
National security adviser Robert O’Brien disputes claims Joseph Maguire pushed out of DNI
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for him, as does the president,” O’Brien said of Maguire in an interview with “Face the Nation.” Source
LAPD pursues data-driven policing despite controversy
Los Angeles police are convinced big data can help fight crime, even after shutting down a program that activists said targeted minorities unfairly. Source