Mari Otsu
Author
Mari Otsu holds a bachelor's in psychology and art history and a master's in humanities. She completed the classical draftsmanship and oil painting program at Grand Central Atelier. She has interned at Harvard University’s Gilbert Lab, New York University’s Trope Lab, the West Interpersonal Perception Lab—where she served as lab manager—and at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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State of the Union 2026: NTD Live Special Coverage
Join Steve Lance and Tiffany Meier to track the president ahead of his speech, for reactions from lawmakers, and in-depth panels on what it all means for you.
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State of the Union 2026 Preview: NTD Live Special Coverage
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Research is uncovering why we dream, who remembers dreams best, and how to improve recall.
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Inspired by Roman and Italian poets, painter Sandro Botticelli and sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini both portray the beauty of transformation in their artworks.
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Old connections go beyond nostalgia—they reduce depression and increase belonging.
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State of the Union 2026: NTD Live Special Coverage
Join Steve Lance and Tiffany Meier to track the president ahead of his speech, for reactions from lawmakers, and in-depth panels on what it all means for you.
|
State of the Union 2026 Preview: NTD Live Special Coverage
Tune in for the latest on the president’s speech as our in-depth panels break down what it could mean for you.
|
Kennedy Center Annual Gala Raises Record-Setting $3.45 Million
Richard Grenell, president of the performing arts center, said the funding record reflects how ‘deeply the arts matter to our nation.’
|
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Fra Angelico’s Frescoes: Dissolving Materiality Through Contemplation
The depicted scenes from the life of Christ were meant to inspire meditation, prayer, and devotion in the Dominican monks.
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Beyond Romance: The Missing Element in Modern Relationships
Nearly a third of marriages end in divorce. What’s going on?
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Why Do Some People Remember Their Dreams While Others Forget?
Research is uncovering why we dream, who remembers dreams best, and how to improve recall.
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Transformation in Bernini and Botticelli’s Masterpieces
Inspired by Roman and Italian poets, painter Sandro Botticelli and sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini both portray the beauty of transformation in their artworks.
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