Tom Petty: I Won’t Back Down

The remarkably talented musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Petty passed today at 66 years old. Best known for his bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, Petty was a dynamic performer who had just finished a three-night stint at the Hollywood Bowl last week. The song “I Won’t Back Down” was the lead single from Petty’s debut album …

Children’s Book About Yayoi Kusama

Written by Sarah Suzuki—a curator at The Museum of Modern Art—a new children’s book about Yayoi Kusama is set for release this month. Beautifully illustrated by Ellen Weinstein, the book “Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity!” will also include reproductions of the artist’s striking and recognizable pieces. Beginning with her childhood in Matsumoto, Japan, the story tracks her incredible life and success. Read more at …

500-Year-Old Sketch Could Be Naked Mona Lisa

A sketch previously attributed to one of Leonardo da Vinci’s students is currently being studied by experts who believe it may actually be an early drawing of the Mona Lisa. It’s long been believed by art historians that da Vinci drew or painted a nude version of the work, and this 500-year-old piece certainly looks familiar. Her position and even the shapes of her fingers …