#Art
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It
Visitors must buy advanced tickets for specific entry times to see the major Paris exhibition, which commemorates the 500th anniversary of the famous artist’s death.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
L.A. Taco - Celebrating The Taco Lifestyle in Los Angeles
We are completely obsessed with Los Angeles, and introduce you to the best tacos, art, music, and people.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
16 Hidden Art Secrets That Were Uncovered With Technology
Several famous paintings are known to cover older works by the artist that can now be detected by scientific techniques like X-ray fluoroscopy, revealing the original paintings and drawings that…
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Wish You Could ‘Shazam’ a Piece of Art? With Magnus, You Can | Mental Floss
Art galleries are known for displaying little to no information with their artworks; this art app fills in the gaps.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Leonardo da Vinci may have painted another 'Mona Lisa.' Now, there's a legal battle over who owns it - CNN Style
Kept hidden for decades in a Swiss vault, the so-called "Isleworth Mona Lisa" is at the center of a mysterious ownership dispute.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
More Than 1500 Museums Across the Country Will Be Free to Visit on Museum Day | Mental Floss
On September 21, more than 1500 museums across America will celebrate Museum Day by offering free admission to all visitors.
Travel | Israeli Culture
Where to purchase amazing original artwork in Israel | ISRAEL21c
Take home a piece of art from these 12 talented Israeli artists and collective art studios.
Music | Music
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones visit The Menil Collection after Houston show
Even rock stars like to take in a little culture.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Millard Sheets Mosaic Removal Begins - SM Mirror
Arts Commission frustrated about the process By Keldine Hull Santa Monica is losing a vital piece of its artistic heritage....
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Bob Ross Is Making His Museum Debut in Chicago | Mental Floss
A new museum exhibit, titled 'New Age, New Age: Strategies for Survival,' is the first to feature the paintings of Bob Ross.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The Many, Many Theories About Leonardo da Vinci - The Atlantic
The artist, inventor, and all-around Renaissance man has been dead for half a millennium, but there’s no end to the wild sleuthing about him and his work.
Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion
Dior, Venetian Heritage to Host Charity Dinner, Masked Ball in Venice
To be held on May 11, the ball will be dedicated to 18th-century Venetian artist Giambattista Tiepolo.
Visual Arts | Photography
Garry Winogrand's Color Street Photo Exhibit is Enthralling and Confusing
Garry Winogrand Color is a fantastic exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum that showcases much of the photographer's rarely seen slide film.
Psychology | Personality
Harvard researcher on psychology of art – Harvard Gazette
Senior researcher at Project Zero and Boston College Professor of Psychology Ellen Winner’s latest book, “How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration,” is based on years of research both at Harvard and BC, and looks at art through psychological and p
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Adorable 3D Sidewalk Chalk Characters That Cleverly Incorporate Surface Cracks, Flaws and Interruptions
View this post on Instagram No haircut, no problems. #streetart #sidewalkchalk #environmentalart #anamorphosis #teen #puffyvest #weedhead A post shared by
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
12 Colorful Abstract Art Prints That Will Saturate Your Space
If you’re looking for a way to tie a room together, consider adding an abstract print that features one or two of your accent colors, or if you want to spice up a relatively neutral space, go bold on a graphic, vibrant print instead.
Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion
Celebrating the Feminist Who Knew the Power of Makeup
It wasn't always about the #nomakeup selfie .
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Your guide to acrylic paints
Artists & Illustrators is the UK’s number 1 magazine for original art. Buy original artwork direct from the artists.
Books | Books
Joni Mitchell to Release Book of Lyrics, Poetry, and Paintings | Pitchfork
Morning Glory on the Vine: Early Songs and Drawings compiles unreleased works by Mitchell from 1971
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
The astonishing life of Johan van Gogh: Vincent's great-nephew dies aged 96
A tribute to Theo Van Gogh’s grandson, who served in the Dutch secret service
Visual Arts | Art!
This artist will pay you $2,320 a month to do absolutely nothing (seriously)
This is the easy jobs. Two Swedish artitsts are offering a full-time salary and "eternal employment" to do whatever you want. But there's a catch.
Visual Arts | Art!
5 Standout Shows to See in New York Right Now
From Derrick Adams at Luxembourg & Dayan to Charlotte Posenske at Dia:Beacon, these shows should not be missed.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
This Marine went from the ballet to the battlefield — and back again
What do ballet slippers and combat boots have in common? Not much, if you ask most people. But for Marine Corps veteran Román Baca, the two go hand in hand.
Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals
This Company Makes Cardboard Tanks to Help Your Cat Conquer the World
To conquer the world, cats need cutting-edge military technology. That's why Suck UK creates awesome cardboard gadgets.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Warhol's Factory Is a What Now? A Walking Guide to Downtown New York's Most Famous Former Artist Studios
Transport yourself to the former haunts of legends like Warhol, Basquiat, Hesse, Haring, Mapplethorpe—using our guide to the art historic downtown of NYC.
Visual Arts | Art
Oil Galaxy Drawing with Oil Pastel Crayons
Galaxies drawing with oil pastels. Enjoy watching this video of an oil pastel drawing coming together. You will find it to be mesmerizing to watch. You will get lost in the moment of enjoying the artist making a blank canvas into a stunning piece of artwork.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Zedd's New Art Installation at Home Has a Tiny Lego Club Inside: Watch | Billboard
Zedd took home decorating to a whole new level with a brand new installation by a dear friend that turned Legos into high art.
News | Interesting Links
Unearthing Photography’s Time Capsule - The New York Times
Four trailblazing photographers — Robert Frank, Robert Heinecken, Dave Heath and John Wood — collaborated on a project that was hidden for 30 years.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The Mona Lisa Does Not Actually Cause the ‘Mona Lisa Effect’
Leonardo's lady is not really looking at you.
Sports | Cycling
HURTU - encyclo du vélo | Pinterest | Cycling, Bicycle and Bike
HURTU - encyclo du vélo
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Artists pay tribute to Marvel legend Stan Lee
Social media has been overflowing with creative tributes.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Art dealer’s family’s latest bid to find Degas looted by the Nazis
Descendants of Paul Rosenberg hire detectives to solve the mystery of the plundered painting
Visual Arts | Art & Design
How Dealers Turn Under-Appreciated Artists into Household Names
Top-tier dealers invest in scholarship and shows, and use their relationships with collectors and institutions, to anoint new market stars.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Why Certain Artists’ Markets Can Weather a Recession While Others’ Flop
The art market rises and falls in line with the economy, but certain artists will recover faster than others, says Andrea Danese of Athena Art Finance.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Banksy painting shreds itself moments after being sold for $1.4 million at London auction
The 'Girl with Balloon' painting by artist and prankster Banksy appeared to self-destruct after selling for $1.4 million at a Sotheby's auction in London.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
SLUG Magazine | Salt Lake UnderGround Magazine
SLC underground publication covering shows, music reviews, local culture, and the Utah skate and snow scene.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Will the new ‘Shazam for art' app change the gallery experience forever?
Smartify gives users instant information about artworks on show in public galleries across the world
Visual Arts | Art & Design
A beginner's guide to art history
Museum researchers tell us that the average visitor spends just 17 to 27 seconds in front of an artwork - yet such a short window of time won't reveal much about the history of the artwork. So, what should you be looking for when you stand in front of a w
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Mark Rothko on How to Be an Artist
The beloved Color Field painter left behind wisdom on what it takes to be an artist, from channeling childlike instincts to taking ego out of the equation.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
Inside the New Hotel Figueroa, L.A. Culture Comes to Life Through the Lens of Estevan Oriol
The iconic chronicler of Chicano street culture is the hotel's first artist in residence
Advice & Self-Help | Products with Integrity
The Rhythm and Energy of My Paintings
My paintings have a life of their own and creating them has been a dialogue with an expanded part of myself— as in a dance or puzzle which unfolds before me.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
UPCOMING EVENTS - Drop Dead Dames
Save the date! July 27, 2018 for ELIXIR! The new Summer show from Drop Dead Dames Burlesque, San Diego, California. Buy tickets today!
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Holocaust Survivor Leads Panel Discussion at Comic-Con About Art During World War II
A survivor of three Nazi concentration camps led a panel discussion about art and the Holocaust on Thursday at the Comic-Con International...
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Multi-Million Dollar Willem de Kooning Paintings Discovered in a New Jersey Storage Locker
New York City art dealer David Killen purchased the contents of the locker, consisting of 200 paintings from a late art conservator's studio, for $15,000 in 2017.
Psychology | Personality
Do You Like ‘Dogs Playing Poker’? Science Would Like to Know Why - The New York Times
A growing number of psychologists are focusing their studies on aesthetics and the question of why we like what we like.
Travel | Travel
The Art-Lover's Guide To Traveling The World
Where to head if you're after high art, architecture, food and museums
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Charles Rennie Mackintosh: 'He was doing art deco before it existed'
From sci-fi libraries to steampunk tearooms, his dazzling creations made Glasgow a design paradise – and even crop up in Blade Runner, Doctor Who and Madonna videos. We join in the 150th anniversary celebrations
Visual Arts | Art
There’s A Genius Street Artist Running Loose In The Streets, And Let’s Hope Nobody Catches Him
Tom Bob refuses to simply live in the world. He's reshaping it. Creating clever street art on common objects in the urban landscape, he's perfectly
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
What the Mona Lisa Tells Us About Art in the Instagram Era
The photo-taking crowds that surround Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece at the Louvre exemplify how the digital generation experiences artworks.
Visual Arts | Design & Illustration
Our 7 Favorite Posters From Milton Glaser’s New Collection
Our seven favorite posters (out of 427!) from Milton Glaser’s new collection include images for Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America,” and more.
Psychology | Personality
The Fascinating Science Behind Why We See 'Faces' In Objects
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Sports | Cycling
Beautiful Games: velo art
Eliza Southwood has created a range of screen-prints and digital illustrations which trace competitive cycling from the present day to its illustrious past.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
These photos show an idealized vision of midcentury America… with a subtle hint of weirdness
Not much is known about Nina Leen, the Russian-born Life photographer who moved to New York in 1939 and proceeded to spend the next four decades making some of the best — and least remembered —…
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
How a Notorious Art Heist Led to the Discovery of 6 Fake Mona Lisas | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
10 New Experiences in Chicago
A magic lounge, a hotel facing Wrigley Field, giant wooden trolls and a golf-theme restaurant are some of the fresh places for visitors to explore in the Chicago area this year.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
What Is Abstract Art? | 5 Solid Designs That Work
Artist Mark E. Mehaffey defines "abstract art" and presents you with five compelling, proven compositions and solid designs for eye-catching paintings.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Scientists Study ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ in Hopes of Finding How Vermeer Painted His Masterpiece | Smart News |
The enigmatic work was last examined—and restored—in 1994
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Want to experiment with painting knives? Here are five pointers to get you started
Artists & Illustrators is the UK’s number 1 magazine for original art. Buy original artwork direct from the artists.
Visual Arts | Chicago Arts
A New Exhibit Spotlights a Rarely Seen Keith Haring Mural | Chicago magazine | March 2018
The Chicago Cultural Center displays one of our city’s most impressive public artworks in March.
Entertainment | Film
Loving Vincent’ Director On Training An Army Of Oil Painters | Deadline
Loving Vincent' director Hugh Welshman discusses the extreme amount of effort that went into his portrait of Van Gogh's final years.
Health & Fitness | News Items
Artist Ai Weiwei visited Puerto Rico as part of research into mass migration
The artist was drawn to Puerto Rico because more than 410,000 people have left the island.
Business & Finance | Marketing
How to Sell Art Online: The Ultimate Guide
Two Shopify merchants—a gallerist and pop artist—both share their personal experiences, tips, and advice to help other creators and curators sell art online.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
The Mistake Everyone Makes When Hanging Art (And What to Do Instead)
Trying to create the perfect gallery wall in your living room? Put away the stepladder. You’re not going to need it.
Politics | Other Politics
The Story Behind JFK's Official White House Portrait
Before Kehinde Wiley's striking depiction of Barack Obama, another presidential portrait stood out from the rest.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Modern Interpretations of Old Hollywood
The Galerie Sakura in Paris presents a collection of images strongly inspired by Lynch, Hitchcock and Hopper. Titled « American Dream – L’esthetique Ol
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Jasper Johns Still Doesn’t Want to Explain His Art
Mr. Johns, who is now 87 and widely regarded as America’s foremost living artist, has a new retrospective at the Broad called “Something Resembling Truth.”
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Famous artists who didn’t make it until later in life | Dazed
Artists such as Ai Weiwei and Marina Abramović prove that there’s no age limit on when you can find success
Visual Arts | Art & Design
10 Abstract Facts About Jackson Pollock’s No. 5, 1948 | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Sports | Cycling
Cycle Gift, World Road Race Championship Cyclists, Peloton Cycling Poster
Cycle Gift, World Road Race Championship Cyclists, Peloton Cycling Poster Taken from our original illustration, this print depicts a typical scene containing a group of cyclists in close formation Le Peloton. The jerseys represent many of the National Tea
Sports | Cycling
Retro Cycling Print Illustration Poster: Ride Hard 11X17
A Sheppard Fairey inspired Retro Cycling Print Illustration Poster: Ride Hard 11X17 perfect for that stylish man-cave. Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, linen textured, 100% cotton acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 ar
Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs
Boston's Museum of Fine Arts Hires Puppy to Sniff Out Art-Munching Bugs
Beantown's renowned museum has a new secret weapon.
Music | Vinyl Records!
10 artists you didn't know designed record sleeves
Never mind Andy Warhol, there are several major artists whose work on the 12" canvas has never had the same recognition. Here are 10 of the best.
Music | Vinyl Records!
Record sleeves designed by iconic artists explored in new exhibition
Art & Vinyl, a new exhibition looking at artwork created for vinyl over the past 70 years, has opened at the Fraenkel Gallery in San Francisco.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
Art-topia, Part 3: Everyone’s business
Accompanied by a thriving local economy, this interconnection of neighborhoods can also lend a sense of living in a real city, rather than a collection of suburbs and shopping malls linked by freeways.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Creative Career Advice: Knowing Your Market and Setting Prices
We look at factors to consider when setting your prices as a creative freelancer. This includes freelance pricing calculators, a look at how to price a product, as well as market research to understand if you are setting your rates competitively for your
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
10+ YouTube Channels to Learn How to Draw for Free
Did you know you can learn to draw for free? These drawing tutorials show you how to draw, step-by-step with video lessons on YouTube.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
10 Thrilling Reasons to Love Van Gogh
These ten favorite paintings by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) reveal fascinating details about the artist's short and passionate life.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Surreal Collages Revealing the Absurdity of Popular Culture | AnOther
A new exhibition by Belgian artist Sammy Slabbinck turns clippings from vintage magazines into witty compositions
Visual Arts | Art & Design
How Do Artists Get Gallery Representation?
For young artists, securing gallery representation can seem like an unobtainable goal. But it doesn’t have to be a pipe dream.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
How Rejection Will Make You a Better Artist
Trying to sell your art frequently comes with a lot of rejection. Yet, persistence and lessons learned can lead you down the road to success. Here's why.
Music | Music
The Punch Line (Full Album) -- Minutemen
The Punch Line (1981) is the first full length album from The Minutemen. The tracklisting is as follows: 1. Search -- 0:51 (Hurley, Watt) 2. Tension -- 1:18 ...
Miscellaneous | Stuff I Like
The Art of Space Art
A history of the thriving subgenre of imagining what the surfaces of other planets look like.
Visual Arts | Art
10 Times People Accidentally Found Their Doppelgängers In Museums And Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes | Bored Panda
Do you find classic art a bit hard to relate to? So do we, but that could easily change with a find like the one these guys stumbled upon when they uncovered
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Watch an Artist Build a Secret Studio Beneath an Overpass | Mental Floss
Artists can be very particular about the spaces where they choose to do their work. Furniture designer Fernando Abellanas’s desk may not boast the quietest or most convenient location on Earth, but it definitely wins points for seclusion.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
One Art Lover’s Crusade To Catalog The World | FiveThirtyEight
Or, how to make big data in your living room.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
A Century's Worth of Important Art History Is Going Online
The Wildenstein Plattner Institute plans to digitize its extensive collection of art history materials in the coming years.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
Hong Kong Hustle best blog in HK | Hong Kong Hustle
Hong Kong Hustle - the best blog about music, fashion, nightlife, art, film, culture and cool in HK. Your guide to the city!
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
Antigravity Magazine
New Orleans Alternative Music and Culture
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
Jaded In Chicago
Originally a printed zine from 1998 – 2004, Jaded In Chicago has returned exclusively online. Our goal is to provide coverage of Chicago’s expansive independent
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
Classic San Diego Tiki - ClassicSanDiego.com
Polynesian-themed restaurants and tiki bars from the San Diego area’s past and present. How many of theses classic San Diego tiki joints do you know?
Visual Arts | Photography
The Top 10 Things I Wish I Had Known as a Beginner Photographer
Oh the road to becoming the best photographer you can be, you come across loads of useful information... and some not-so-useful information. Sometimes, it'
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
We Had a Teen Interview High Schoolers About Their Music Tastes
The biggest takeaway is that trap music can help with your homework.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
14 Abstract Painters to Follow on Instagram – Design*Sponge
Lately I’ve found myself drawn to abstract art, as it feels like such a boundless territory. The painter Arshile Gorky once said “Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot see physically with his eyes.”
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Step-by-Step Tutorial: Painting Abstracts From a Photo
Learn how to paint abstracts using a reference photograph as a starting point and source of inspiration with this tutorial.
Visual Arts | Photography
How to Isolate a Moving Subject: Panning for Beginners
Panning with a moving subject is a great way to show motion whilst also separating your subject from the background. Learn how to achieve this effect in th
Visual Arts | Photography
How to Make the Jump from Amateur to Professional Photographer
What makes a pro photographer a pro? How do you do it? Do you just wake up one day and the photo gods anoint you a pro? Do you have to pass the pro photogr
Music | Music
Conversation With A Legend: The Who's Pete Townshend On Art, Festivals And More
Who guitarist Pete Townshend is bringing a classical version of Quadrophenia to the U.S. in September. To mark the occasion he talked about everything from Tommy and Desert Trip to the early days of rock in this exceptional interview.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Yayoi Kusama’s Art for the Instagram Age - The Atlantic
Is Yayoi Kusama’s new participatory-art exhibit about seeking profound experiences—or posting selfies?
Sports | Cycling
Cycling, Cameras, and Cats with Sandy Carson
Sandy Carson was our first team rider back in January of 2012. "Team Rider" is a term we use very loosely at Fairdale. We don't expect our riders to win race...
History | History
Look Inside the Sketchbook of a World War II Soldier
After serving in the Army, Victor Lundy went on to become a successful architect.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Hilma af Klint: a painter possessed
Was Hilma af Klint Europe’s first abstract artist? As an exhibition of her extraordinary, occult-inspired works opens in London, we travel to Stockholm to find out…
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Art that grows backwards: The abstract paintings of Erica Beck | Creative Boom
Having spent 12 years dependent upon technology, graphic designer [Erica Beck](www.eboriginalart.com) began to crave art that was meant to be cherishe...
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Explore these key elements to abstract art success
Whether you do abstract art, non-objective, or even realistic, you'll find at least one, if not more, of these 6 basic elements at work.
Visual Arts | Art
How graffiti became a global art movement | Dazed
The underground networks of young people that sparked a worldwide phenomenon by writing their names and street numbers all over New York and Philadelphia
Health & Fitness | News Items
This Personality Trait Helps You to See Things Differently
A cool new study on vision and personality.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
Black Flag documentary on artist Raymond Pettibond
Documentary which largely focuses on the artwork side of Black Flag. Interviews with Keith, Chuck, Henry, Raymond and for some reason Flea. If you're into fl...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
92 Years of New Yorker Covers Visualized by Color | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
This incredible artist can paint songs using colors she sees in her head due to a neurological quirk - News - Alternative Press
Human beings are remarkable in so many different ways. Melissa McCracken, for instance, is a synesthetic artist, and you've got to see her beautiful creations.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
These Brilliant Billboards Complete the Views They Block
An artist is nudging travellers in the Coachella Valley to refocus on their surroundings
Visual Arts | Photography
Take up film photography in the digital age
Digital cameras may be easier to use, but many hobbyists still enjoy taking photos on film. Find out how, and why, you might want to try shooting on film.
Music | Music
David Byrne's New Doc 'Contemporary Color' Shows Off 'Art Sport' And Indie Stars
The newly released trailer teases a film where dance troupes from across the country pair with some of independent music's biggest stars on a (big) Brooklyn stage.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
There’s a Cadmium-Free Paint Alternative for Artists Now
Artists will now be able to choose a more eco-friendly and health conscious paint option for yellows, reds, and oranges.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
San Diego's Art Scene Can't Stop Asking Itself: 'What's Wrong With Me?' - Voice of San Diego
For years, folks have been organizing panels and discussions on why San Diego doesn't have a more vibrant arts scene. Here are 10 points that continually resurface in the arts world's neverending soul-searching quest.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Alternative Painting Techniques Artists Love
These painting techniques have helped to redefine the face of art’s story and have helped to create the amazing arena which is present contemporary art
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The art of the album cover: New book features more than 500 examples, from Patti Smith to Kanye West
"Art Record Covers" traces album cover collaborations between visual artists and musicians from the last six decades.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
2017 SXSW Art Program Installations Announced
Announcing the inaugural SXSW Art Program, which includes a curated lineup of five installations. Learn more about this year's lineup...
Visual Arts | Art & Design
Vermeer: the artist who taught the world to see ordinary beauty | Art and design | The Guardian
Johannes Vermeer was so obscure he wasn’t even remembered when he died, let alone forgotten. But the French avant-garde rescued him – and showed the world his calm, unpretentious genius
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
20 Pieces of Ballpoint Pen Art and Photorealistic Portraits
Explore over 20 examples of astounding photorealistic portraits that are examples of incredible ballpoint pen art from masters of pen drawing.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The 10 Technologies That Defined Art This Year - artnwet News
Looking back at the year in art, we recall the technologies, both new and old, that have defined the look and feel of art in 2016.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
We must rescue Van Gogh from becoming a pop culture cliche | Art and design | The Guardian
Loving Vincent is a corny new biopic made from 62,450 hack oil paintings in Van Gogh’s style – and is an insult to the human struggle in his original works
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Best Restaurants To Visit With Incredible Art And Decor | Domino
Discover how to syndicate a love for visual art and fine dining with these restaurants worth visiting for visual art and decor alone. Dine under the best masterpieces in New York City and Los Angeles. For more, head to Domino.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
BBC - Culture - The moment that changed Picasso
A short trip to an ancient village was the catalyst for a profound shift in Picasso’s work – but it is often overlooked. Alastair Sooke finds out more.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
15 Things You Might Not Know About Monet's 'Water Lilies' | Mental Floss
Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' is beloved around the world, a radiant example of French Impressionism and the glory found in nature. But their path from the artist’s yard to museum walls was one paved with obstacles, perfectionism—and a lot of gardenin
Sports | Cycling
2016 UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships / Artistic Cycling - Day 3
The best Artistic cycling moments from Day 3 at the 2016 UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. More at http://www.uci.ch/indoor-cycli...
Music | Music
F U PAY US -F*CK AN ELECTION DAY PUNK PARTY
Live at Human Resources, Los Angeles. Videography by Deadly Beautiful Art Lead Vocalist-Jasmine Nyende Bass-Ayotunde Osareme Electric Guitar-The Uhuruverse D...
Music | Music
Bob Dylan Pens Rare Essay, Offers Virtual Tour of Painting Exhibition | Pitchfork
Bob Dylan’s paintings of American landscapes are being exhibited in London’s Halcyon Gallery. The show is called “The Beaten Path,” and Dylan has written an introduction to the exhibition in a rare essay published by Vanity Fair.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Why Some Artworks Fetch Ridiculously High Prices
It's about more than just creative merit.
Visual Arts | Photography
15 Pics That Show Photography Is The Biggest Lie Ever | Bored Panda
The internet is full of beautiful and amazing photographs, but do you ever stop and wonder just what went into that perfect shot? I'm not just talking about the
Visual Arts | Photography
5 Tips to Capture Lightning | Sony | Alpha Universe
Don Smith's top tips for shooting daytime lighting...how to get the shot & keep safe!
Miscellaneous | Stuff
Getty Images says photographer suing it for $1 billion gave up her right to complain
A photographer who put thousands of pictures in the public domain gave up her right to complain when others sell them, photo agencies and affiliated companies say in court papers.
Food & Drink | Coffee
Episode 15 - Laurie - Spoke Bicycle Cafe
Laurie is a forward thinker and entrepreneur that has harnessed her optimism into creating a haven on the bank of the Los Angeles River known as Spoke Bicycl...
Entertainment | Entertain Me
Clint Eastwood said what? The limits of reading politics in art
Despite having one of the longest and most distinguished careers of anyone in Hollywood (especially if you consider both his acting and directing gigs), Clint Eastwood has lately been discussed for two things that have nothing to do with movies. One is hi
History | History
A Better Depiction of Shakespeare May Be Hiding Beneath This Portrait
Retouches have altered the portrait from its original state.
Visual Arts | Photography
10 Tips For Photographing Your Children
You don't have to be a professional to be photographing high-quality images of your favorite subjects.
Entertainment | Star Trek News
Artists pay tribute to 50 years of Star Trek
Star Trek 50 Artists 50 Years celebrates the rich history of the sci-fi series. Check out some of the funny, colourful and stunning pieces in the exhibition.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
9 Only in LA Things You Gotta See to Believe
Chicken boys and giant clown ballerinas can only be found in the City of Angels. See what other local silly sights delight young explorers.
Music | Music
Weekly Music Roundup: Bowie's Record Player and Alan Vega RIP - Soundcheck - WNYC
This week, a peek at David Bowie’s art collection, Brazilian dance music from Mexico, and a tribute to the late ...
