They might seem universal—but playing cards vary wildly across cultures. From intricate artwork to completely different suits and symbols, the design and meaning of cards around the world are as ...

Today’s 52-card deck preserves the four original French suits of centuries ago: clubs (♣), diamonds (♦), hearts (♥), and spades (♠). These graphic symbols, or “pips,” bear little ...

In a 1908 article, British artist, illustrator and costume designer Pamela Colman Smith shared how she thought paintings should be viewed. “Learn from everything, see everything, and above all ...

I have a whole box of basic Bicycle and casino cards I use for that. I’m a big fan of how cheeky Shrigley’s drawings are. This deck only has black suits. My friend Ranya gave it to me for my ...