BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore is known for its row houses — modest brick buildings lining sidewalks so narrow, you can see right through the front windows into people’s homes. To add privacy, window ...

It was the summer of 1913 and the vegetables William Oktavec positioned outside his grocery store on North Collington Avenue were wilting in the sun. Trained as a butcher, but an artist at heart, the ...

Smarter Surfaces unveils their latest projection 3D product, Silver Screen Paint. Here’s an insider scoop on how the product works, and benefit it offers. The brand’s dedicated Research & Development ...

An antique store features vintage chairs, mirrors, lamps, and statues - MauDC/Shutterstock Whether you're updating your home with the latest modern design trends or aiming to create a space that feels ...

The tried-and-true pitch for painted screens applies as well to Jenny Campbell’s creations. That’s a good thing, because she has turned the Baltimore tradition into wearable art. For a gala a few ...

An east Baltimore tradition that dates back a century is getting a fresh coat of paint.This summer, painted screens are again going up across Highlandtown, but these screens are getting a bit of an ...

A painted four-panel folding screen that stands 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide is a touchstone for “Archive of the World: Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800,” a gorgeous new installation ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

In general, we associate a variety of activities in our lives with seasons. In the spring, it is usually housecleaning. In summer, vacations are often planned. During my recent cleaning, I found ...

Baltimore is known for its row houses — modest brick buildings lining sidewalks so narrow, you can see right through the front windows into people’s homes. To add privacy, window screens were ...

Unidentified artist, "Folding Screen With Indian Wedding, Mitote, and Flying Pole," Mexico, circa 1660-1690, oil on canvas. (Christopher Knight / Los Angeles Times) A painted four-panel folding screen ...