Looming in the heart of Vilnius, Lithuania, Lukiškės Prison stands as a stark reminder of the country’s horrific past. Opened in 1904, this fortress of brick and stone has borne witness to ...

Approximately 10 years ago, Madison Correctional prison employee, Sgt. Rolaunda Mitchell founded a program now known as M.A.P., the Madison Arts Program. It is described as “a coordinated effort ...

In prison, my art provided necessities. It became a way for me to express myself and find inner peace. Saturday, September 21, 2024 1:30am; Opinion Commentary; By Cristopher Blackwell / The Appeal.

Approximately 10 years ago, Madison Correctional prison employee, Sgt. Rolaunda Mitchell founded a program now known as M.A.P., the Madison Arts Program. It is described as “a coordinated effort ...

The 44th annual Community Partners in Action Prison Arts Program exhibit showcases the transformative power of art for incarcerated individuals, featuring 619 pieces from 159 artists across nine ...

Prison regulations also limit how much a person can keep in their cell. Searches by guards can—and frequently do—damage their few possessions.

Mexico's patriarchal painter, David Alfaro Siqueiros, found guilty of Communist rabble rousing during some 1960 riots, is serving his fourth year in prison, with at least two to go. But locking up ...

Program Manager Jeffrey Greene, who has taught art in prison for more than 20 years, offered perspective on the featured artists. “Right now, we’re here,” said Greene.

SHANGHAI – When Yan’s lawyer broke the news that she would be sentenced to life in prison for drug smuggling, she was overcome with fear and anxiety. As she walked into the courtroom on the day of her ...

Buffalo Envelope (2005, Salinas Valley State Prison, California; name redacted); paper envelope, colored pencil, pen.

An artepaño art piece by Joe "Snoopy" Calderón from 2013 called Untitled "(Driftin on a memory)." It is one of 71 pieces in an exhibit at Utah State University.