More than 300 square feet and nearly 2,000 years old, this ancient Roman floor mosaic is one of the world’s largest and best preserved. Discovered in 1996 in Lod, Israel (near Tel Aviv), the "Lod Mosaic" is often characterized as an archaeological gem.

The project by Zoe Beloff revisits Bertolt Brecht’s play The Days of the Commune (1871) written in response to the 1871 Paris Commune, arguably the first great modern occupation where working people took over their city and turned it into a progressive democracy of the people.

Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope.

This month, the Institute of Contemporary Art will host four new exhibits, including White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart, which features over a dozen contemporary international artists; Brian Weil, a solo show of photography; Glitter and Folds, a showcase including four contemporary artists; and Open Video Call 2012: Selected Works, featuring the winners of ICA's annual open video call.

(Left) From Glitter and Folds: Carter Mull's Pascal's Wager (Dream of a Perfect Life), 2004, chromogenic print. Courtesy of the artist.

(Center) From White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart: Wardell Milan's Naomi and Landscape #1, 2009, chromogenic prints from collage. Courtesy of the artist.

(Right) From Brian Weil: Untitled, gelatin silver print, 31 x 31 1/2 inches. Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona, Brian Weil Archive.

"Sunrise at Angkor Wat" by Jerry Porter, from the exhibit Cambodia: Temples and People at the Burrison Gallery, now through April 5. There will be a reception on Thursday, March 14 at 4 p.m.