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A major retrospective at Tate Britain showcases more than 60 years of Hockney's art. Above, is his 1972 work,<em> Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures).</em>

At 79, David Hockney Isn't Keen On Parties, But Still Paints Every Day

A major retrospective at Tate Britain showcases more than 60 years of Hockney's work. NPR's Susan Stamberg visited the contemporary artist in his studio, high, high up in the Hollywood Hills.

A picture of Meret Oppenheim's September 1935 design notes for the prototype of her brass and ocelot fur bracelet. Pablo Picasso's comment about the bracelet may have inspired Oppenheim to wrap a teacup, saucer and spoon in fur as well.

'Luncheon In Fur': The Surrealist Teacup That Stirred The Art World

In 1936, the surrealist Meret Oppenheim wrapped a teacup, saucer and spoon in fur. In the age of Freud, a gastro-sexual interpretation was inescapable. Even today, the work triggers intense reactions.

The sun beams down on a hillside near Lake Murray in San Diego, March 24, 2015.

Heat Wave Expected To Peak Friday In San Diego County

Temperatures are expected to be 5 to 10 degrees above average. A National Weather Service heat advisory is set to take effect in San Diego County at noon and extend until 6 p.m.

A vending machine with the DISC, or "Delays to Influence Snack Choice," installed. On the display window, a written decal tells customers they'll have to wait for an extra 25 seconds for unhealthy snacks.

Forcing People At Vending Machines To Wait Nudges Them To Buy Healthier Snacks

Buy an unhealthy snack and these vending machines take away 25 seconds of your life you'll never get back. Healthy fare drops instantly. Research suggests this "time tax" helps us make better choices.

Thomas Graham, a former U.S. diplomat and the managing director of Kissinger Associates, Inc., says the focus when dealing with the Kremlin should be on "opening diplomatic channels and reducing the risk of unwanted confrontation."

How To Salvage U.S.-Russia Relations: One Expert's Take

"At this point, we're being manipulated by the Russians at very little cost to them. Things pop up, and we go into a frenzy," Thomas Graham of Kissinger Associates tells NPR in a rare interview.

Navy SEAL candidates cover themselves in sand during one of the first phases of SEAL training, Sept. 2, 2015.

Navy SEAL Death Puts Spotlight On Training Program

In light of the recent homicide ruling in the drowning of a Navy SEAL trainee, KPBS Midday Edition speaks to a former officer about the elite force’s rigorous training program.

Officials Say San Diego County Has Healthy Water Supply Despite Drought

The Water Authority also announced that regional water savings stayed strong during the summer.

U.S. artist Ryan Mendoza poses for a photo next to the former house of Afro-American human rights figure Rosa Parks on Mendoza's property on April 6, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Mendoza bought the house, which was slated for demolition in Detroit, took it apart, shipped it to Germany, and put it back together again on the property next to his studio.

This Week In Race: A House That Flew Over The Ocean And A Man Who Didn't Get To Fly

You could say it's been a pretty turbulent week on the race beat.

The Code Switch podcast is celebrating its first anniversary.

From Mourning to 'Moonlight': A Year In Race, As Told By Code Switch

As we light a candle on the Code Switch podcast's birthday cake, our team looks back on the stories that mattered.

Firearms using lead ammunition spray lead dust out of the muzzle and ejection port when fired.

Lead Dust From Firearms Can Pose A Silent Health Risk

The Department of Defense has increased protections for military personnel from exposure to lead from firearms. It can be a health problem for people using recreational shooting ranges, too.

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