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This page details the memorial of the Imagine mosaic, which was dedicated to John Lennon's memory in one of his favorite places in the world: Central Park. The mosaic was made possible largely in part by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono Lennon, and was…

This article details the latest contribution to the living memory of John Lennon around West 72nd Street and Central Park West. This mosaic, located in the 72nd Street (B/C) subway station, was created by Yoko Ono Lennon in memory of her late…

A photograph of Johann Straus II, an Austrian composer, and Johannes Brahms, a German composer, with a note written by Strauss and addressed to "Mrs. John L. Gardner", also known as Isabella Stewart Gardner.

In this picture of the front of the museum, the contrast between old and new is striking. The New Wing is glass-enclosed and modern, designed by Renzo Piano. The original house and museum building stands next to it. All of the art is still housed in…

This painting depicts the aftermath of the failed potato crop, resulting in the eviction of a family from their farm and home. The young man looks back at his home that he has just been evicted from with his family surrounding him. This eviction is…

The bodies of these sculptures are frail, and their faces appear frightened. Their eyes are wide as they look up at the massive ships they are about to embark. They clutch onto what is left of their belongings as they board the ships to America,…

This authentic Irish cottage derives from Attymass, County Mayo of the 19th century. The cottage belonged to and was donated by the Slack family. This house stands alone, representing those left behind. The visitor of the memorial must walk through…

The playlist of Irish laments that play faintly in the background throughout the Irish Hunger Memorial.

These are maps of the museum floors open to the public, including the New Wing and the entrance. Though there are four floors, the fourth floor is dedicated to the Conservation Center as well as administrative offices.

This picture shows the front page of the Boston Globe the day after the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist. The space given to the story shows sensationalism that follows this mystery.