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Visual Arts | Art & Design
Rescued Hamas hostage turning his pain into art with NYC exhibit: ‘By accident, I became a symbol of hope’
Russian-Israeli Andrei Kozlov is launching his first-ever solo art show in Chelsea with a moving collection that reflects his plight in captivity -- including physical and psychological torture.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
An Artist Brought a Broken Canon Super 8 Camera Back to Life as a 4K Video Camera
A Singaporean artist found a broken Canon Super 8 camera at a flea market for $5. He brought it back to life as a 4K camera.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The 14 Fantastic Winners of the 2024 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest
All 14 2024 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest category winners have been announced, and they're breathtaking.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
8 of the Most Notorious Art Forgeries in History
Some of history's most notorious forgeries include a Vermeer that tricked a Nazi and a fake sculpture by Michelangelo.
Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture & Interior Design
11 Crazy Inspiring CSS Artists You Need to Know
Discover 11 amazing CSS artists pushing the boundaries of web design with innovative and inspiring creations. Get inspired by their unique and creative approaches to front-end development.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Photographer Visits Unusual McDonald's Across the World
A photographer has spent six years visiting over 50 countries across six continents in search of interesting McDonald's restaurants.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
Construction Crew Wins Blue Collar Olympics By Drawing The Mona Lisa Using Caterpillar Excavators
A construction crew from Quality Enterprises in Florida flexed on every other crew in the land by drawing the Mona Lisa using Cat excavators.
News | News
Arnie Draiman: Forever and Eternity: Israeli Art that Highlights Victory During Wartime
Arnie Draiman: Forever and Eternity: Israeli Art that Highlights Victory During Wartime During wartime, artists often channel their creativity to depict both national and personal victories. Through their work, they capture the resilience and spirit of th
News | News
IsraelHayom: Secular Muslim woman, born in Istanbul, converted and fell in love with Jerusalem
IsraelHayom: Secular Muslim woman, born in Istanbul, converted and fell in love with Jerusalem Artist Leah Gol presents an exhibition in Tel Aviv, painting her spiritual and emotional journey in vibrant and enchanting colors – from the art world in Turk
News | News
Anti-Israel protester destroys painting of Lord Balfour, who paved way for modern Israeli state
Palestine Action said the slashing and spray painting aimed to "highlight Britain's historic and current role in the colonization of Palestine which roots back to the Balfour declaration."
Visual Arts | Art!
Bob Ross’s First Made-For-TV Painting Has Surfaced—and It’ll Cost You $10 Million
How much are some happy little trees worth to you? One art dealer believes it's a small fortune.
Books | Books
Top 10 books every aspiring photographer should read
Get inspired, boost your technique and understand photography more broadly with these classic and modern photography titles. Working on your photogra...
Visual Arts | Art!
Four Online Painting Classes Will Make You Want to Pick Up a Brush and Find Your Inner Artist
Learn how to work with acrylics or expand your skills with these online painting courses from My Modern Met Academy.
News | Interesting Stories
142 Years Overdue: ‘Whistler’s Mother’ Visits Philadelphia
The nation loves the portrait that American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler painted of his mother, yet, at the time, it was controversial.
Psychology | Psychology
The Art of Color Psychology in Design: Evoking Emotions and Enhancing Projects
Color is a powerful tool in the hands of designers, capable of evoking emotions, setting moods, and influencing perceptions. The field of color psychology
Home Improvement | Home Improvement
How to Use the 57 Inches Rule for Hanging Artwork
The 57 inches rule for hanging artwork will guarantee your artwork is hung correctly almost every time. Here's how to use the 57 inches rule, experts say.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
5 Tips Abstract Painting Tips from a Professional Artist
Get advice about how to create abstract paintings from artist Megan Elizabeth, who also teaches a course online.
News | News
Environment extremists smear red paint on Monet painting at Stockholm museum
Two activists smeared red paint and glued their hands to the protective glass on a Monet painting at Stockholm’s National Museum on Wednesday, a video released by the organization Aterstall Vatmarker (Restore Wetlands) shows.
Visual Arts | Art
Want to Become a Great Photographer? Focus on These 5 Tips
From technical mastery to a distinct creative style, here are 5 things you need to focus on to become a great photographer.
Visual Arts | Art & Design
What do The Beatles mean to artists today? Here’s how 30 illustrators see the band
RoomFifty co-founder and Beatles super fan Leon Edler curates and presents Beatles-themed artworks from Stan Chow and Wei Hsuan Chen to Paul Blow.
Politics | Leftists Are Insane
FACT CHECK: Climate Activists Who Smeared Paint on Priceless Sculpture Insist 'We Are Adults'
A climate freak and his lady accomplice smeared what we can only hope was paint on the pedestal and display case surrounding a priceless sculpture at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
A.I. Imagery Is Not Photography, It Never Will Be
Artificial intelligence can now generate images that look indistinguishable from photographs, but should the creations be considered "photos"?
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Leonardo da Vinci Was Jewish - Tablet Magazine
Italian historian Carlo Vecce set out to debunk rumors of da Vinci’s foreign origins, but a newly discovered document changed his mind
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Scientists find secret ingredient in da Vinci paintings
It was originally believed to have been from contamination, but researchers now say it was intentional.
Politics | Politics
Barometer of Hate: A major Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit rejects beauty and cultivates racial resentment.
A major Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit rejects beauty and cultivates racial resentment.
Visual Arts | Art
7 Pieces of Art That Were Lost to History
Plenty of famous art has been looted, stolen, destroyed, or has otherwise disappeared over the centuries.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Designing The Future | Atmos
For a growing number of visionary designers, the future of fashion is interwoven with biology.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
9-Year-Old Reprimanded for Doodling in Class Gets Hired To Cover Restaurant in His Drawings
A 12-year-old British boy named Joe Whale, AKA The Doodle Boy, has become famous for his striking doodle art.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Stranger Things is being edited retroactively by Netflix. Is this the beginning of a dangerous TV trend? | British GQ
Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers have openly discussed making tweaks to old episodes on Netflix. But where do we draw the line in the retconning of art?
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
A hidden self-portrait of Van Gogh has been discovered. Here's what you can see so far
As it prepared for an exhibit, the National Galleries of Scotland found a previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh, covered by glue and cardboard, on the back of another of his paintings.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
What is the Difference Between Photorealism and Hyperrealism?
Photorealism and Hyperrealism were similar art styles that emerged out of 1970s New York, but each had their own very distinctive traits.
Visual Arts | Photography
Thomas Hoepker Looks Back at Six Decades of Photojournalism — Blind Magazine
The Magnum Photos member revisits his storied career in a new exhibition and monograph.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
With ‘The Far Side,’ Gary Larson Pioneered the Art of the Meme
There couldn’t be a ‘Is This a Pigeon?’ without a ‘Beware of Doug’.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Leonardo da Vinci could visually flip between dimensions, neuroscientist claims - Big Think
A neuroscientist argues that da Vinci shared a disorder with Picasso and Rembrandt.
Entertainment | Film
When Salvador Dalí and Walt Disney Teamed Up to Make a Film
In 1945, Salvador Dalí and Disney set out to make a film together. Three months later, Disney scrapped the whole thing.
History | History
30 Interesting Facts About Vincent Van Gogh You Might Not Know
Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous and revered artists of the world. Commonly known as a tortured individual, but highly respected by artists and spectators alike. Even though van Gogh was never
Psychology | Psychology
How Mental Illness Shaped the Works of These 5 Artists
The link between art and mental health problems is a popular topic of discussion. The individual circumstances of artists suffering from and being influenced by psychological disorders vary.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Self-Taught Artist Draws the Most Amazing Optical Illusions
Aria, a 25-year-old self-taught artist from Japan, specializes in 3D color pencil drawings that look ready to jump off of the sheet of paper they are drawn on
Visual Arts | Photography
Macro Photographer Captures Eye-mazing Portraits Showcasing the Swirling Beauty of the Iris
Photographer Giannina Roche captures macro photography that focuses on the swirling beauty of the iris of the eye.
News | News
Magnificent Chagall Windows mark 60 years in Jerusalem
Each of the 12 stained-glass panels that Chagall donated to Hadassah Medical Center is filled with a dance of intricate images and stunning colors.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Why is Modern Art so Bad? | PragerU
For two millennia, great artists set the standard for beauty. Now those standards are gone. Modern art is a competition between the ugly and the twisted; the…
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Explore Rembrandt’s Famous Painting “The Night Watch” in New 717-Gigapixel Photo
Explore Rembrandt’s famous painting “The Night Watch” in a new 717-gigapixel photograph from the Rijksmuseum.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Pokemon Fan Creates Incredible Stained-Glass Togepi for Halloween
One Pokemon fan creates an incredible stained-glass Togepi with a spooky aesthetic just in time for the Halloween season.
News | News
Mel Alexenberg – Digital Flights from Israel to Iowa and Abu Dhabi Reveal Isaiah’s Vision
Mel Alexenberg – Digital Flights from Israel to Iowa and Abu Dhabi Reveal Isaiah’s Vision As an American-Israeli artist, I launched cyberangels from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem to the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art to celebrate the Na
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Abstract Art Ideas, Techniques and Tips for Every Medium
There's nothing like the expressive freedom of abstract painting. Dig in to our roundup of abstract art ideas and techniques from the pros!
Politics | Joe Biden/Biden Administration
Why The Biden White House Declared War On Classical Beauty In Architecture
On Monday, President Joe Biden broke with a century of precedent by demanding the resignations of four members of the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts.
News | News
Mel Alexenberg – MIT Artist and YU Rabbi Explore Art in Judaism
Mel Alexenberg – MIT Artist and YU Rabbi Explore Art in Judaism In Memory of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm z”l, President and Chancellor of Yeshiva University, on his first yahrzeit on 8 Sivan I am sharing here my dialogue with Rabbi Lamm in December 1
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Buying art online: a few guidelines
If you do not have a clear idea about what kind of artwork you want for your room. It can be a little challenging doing so for the first time. Doing so online is a lot trickier. Even some of the best art selling sites online do not make the job any easier for the buyers.
Visual Arts | Art!
How to create an abstract acrylic painting
Abstract acrylic painting is a great form of expression, but where do you start? Esther Curtis shares some ideas
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The best online art history courses from Harvard, MIT, and more
Whether you're interested in surrealism, ancient art, or photography, these free (or affordable) online classes bring the museum right to your couch.
Visual Arts | Art!
18 Free Online Museum Tours To Enjoy Without Leaving Your Couch
Culture up your day without leaving the comfort of your home with these free online museum tours from around the world.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
10-Billion-Pixel Scan of 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Reveals Incredible Details the Naked Eye Couldn't See on Its Own
You can view every crack and blob of paint used in "Girl with a Pearl Earring" like never before.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Five Experts Discuss Monet’s Most Beguiling Paintings
Curators discuss and analyze their favorite paintings by Claude Monet.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Art world star gives back by buying work of the undiscovered - Portland Press Herald
Painter Guy Stanley Philoche, a star in the New York art world, gave up his dream of a $15,000 Rolex and instead spent $60,000 on creations by struggling artists.
Visual Arts | Art!
Researchers Find DNA, Bacteria on Leonardo da Vinci’s Drawings
Researchers have found DNA and bacteria on Leonardo da Vinci's drawings and published their findings in a new study.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Mr. Pynchon and the Settling of Springfield: a baffling lesson from art history | e-Discovery Team ®
Mr. Pynchon and the Settling of Springfield is the name of a mural painted at the Post Office in Springfield, Massachusetts. This mural was painted by Umberto Romano in 1933. Note the date. Time is important to this article. Umberto Romano was supposedly
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Here's a Simple Optical Illusion You Can Use to Make Any Painting Come Alive | artnet News
Artnet News critic Ben Davis talks about the "Haunted Painting Effect," aka Motion Aftereffect (MAE), and how it can bring art to life.
News | News
Mel Alexenburg - 'Year of Rembrandt': Postdigital art to COVID-19 pandemic to Abraham Accords. Wow! What a Year!
Mel Alexenburg – ‘Year of Rembrandt’: Postdigital art to COVID-19 pandemic to Abraham Accords. Wow! What a Year! ‘Year of Rembrandt’: Postdigital art to COVID-19 pandemic to Abraham Accords. Wow! What a Year! I created the ‘Global Tribu
Visual Arts | Photography
This Photo by Stephen Dalton Isn't Photoshopped. It's Kodachrome!
Photographer Stephen Dalton shot this photo of a Lacewing Fly in the 1970s using Kodachrome. It's a single photo with no Photoshop.
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 100 Sequences That Shaped Animation From Bugs Bunny to Spike Spiegel to Miles Morales, the history of an art form that continues to draw us in.
From Bugs Bunny to Spike Spiegel to Miles Morales, the 128-year history of a boundless art form that continues to draw us all in.
News | News
This Week's Sanity Report from Israel Aug. 23, 2020
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Aug. 23, 2020 The speed and frequency of positive developments in Israel has now accelerated to phenomenal levels. They include one-second Covid-19 tests, mass-produced anti-viral stickers, the Israeli Air Force
Visual Arts | Art
Buckingham Palace’s Most Enviable Artworks Are Getting Their Own Exhibition for the First Time Ever
Queen Elizabeth II’s purported favorite painting—a portrait by Rembrandt—will be included in the display.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Artist Spends 113 Days Chronicling Her Time in COVID-19 Quarantine
When COVID-19 lockdowns began, artistVik started a massive daily art project in which she completely filled a wall in her home with doodles.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Engaging With The Arts Is Related To Greater Wellbeing (But It’s Not Entirely Clear Why) – Research Digest
By Emma Young. People who attended live arts events were particularly likely to show greater wellbeing, but the direction of effects needs to be untangled.
News | News
Leading Art Curator Resigns After Allegedly Saying He’d ‘Definitely Still Continue To Collect White Artists’
One of the leading art curators in the nation resigned from his job after allegedly stating at a recent staff meeting, “Don’t worry, we will definitely still continue to collect white artists.” Gary Garrels, senior curator of painting and scul
Family & Parenting | Parenting
5 art-focused activities parents can do with their kids at home
These simple, low-mess projects help to keep kids’ minds off technology while providing quality time together.
Recipes | Recipes
Salvador Dalí's Eccentric Cookbook Is Being Reissued for the First Time in Over 40 Years
Legendary, eccentric artist Salvador Dalí declared at age 6 that he wished to become a chef. First published in 1973, Les Diners de Gala was a bizarre
Architecture & Interior Design | Home & Decorating
How to make one of those gallery walls you keep seeing on Instagram in 5 simple steps, plus the best prints and wall art to shop
Ever wondered how to make a gallery wall worthy of a spot on your Instagram feed? Here are the 5 steps to creating a beautiful gallery wall, plus the best prints and artwork sites to shop now.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
MoMA Launches Free Online Classes to Study Fashion, Design, and Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art's catalog of online classes about art history, fashion, design, and pedagogy are now free through Coursera. Find out more...
Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design
How To Fill Your Home With Art (Without Emptying Your Bank Account)
Think art collecting is only for the elite? Think again. Start (or grow!) your own collection with gorgeous pieces from these accessible sources.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Make Your Photos Look Like Famous Artwork with Google’s Art Transfer | Light Stalking
You know how much we love our photo editing apps.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
The Getty Museum called for people to recreate works of art while in quarantine — and they did not disappoint
The world famous museum may be temporarily closed due to the coronavirus crisis — but that doesn't mean its stopped inspiring people to love art.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Smartify makes all museum audio tours free for rest of 2020 | Culture
Exhibitions that have been closed because of coronavirus will also launch on the app
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
20 Ways to Enjoy World-Class Art for Free Online
With just one click, you can be transported to thousands of museums around the world.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
A Signed Salvador Dalí Watercolor Print Was Just Discovered in a Thrift Store
The Spanish surrealist's work has materialized in a North Carolina thift shop, where it was waiting to be priced for less than $50.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Van Gogh Self-Portrait Painted While the Artist Experienced Psychosis Is Authenticated by Experts
Vincent van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait,' which is part of the collection of the Nasjonalmuseet in Oslo, has been authenticated.
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
11 Emerging Artists Redefining Abstract Painting
A new generation of painters, all 40 years old or younger, are rethinking what we might call, for lack of a better term, abstraction.
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.
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.
Miscellaneous | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News | 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.
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.
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.
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
