Tiny, orange glass beads discovered on the moon during the Apollo era may reveal an untold history of lunar volcanism.

Joyce J. Scott, “Africa Necklce” (c. 1980), glass beads, synthetic thread A visitor takes part in the collaborative weavings that make up “The Living Wall” near the end of the exhibition.

The study has revealed how the beads were manufactured at a time when glass was a scarce commodity. First, the gold on gilded glass cubes taken from Roman and Byzantine mosaics was salvaged, and ...

3,000-year-old glass beads — still with vibrant colors — found in Italy. Take a look ... The vibrant artifacts offered a glimpse into “Europe’s first glassmaking art. ...

A gun, a bottle of Jack Daniels, a splatter, a million beads. With these details, the California artist Liza Lou tells you stories. And just a minuscule bead, she explains, is like an underlined ...