Art Historian John Richardson, Who Wrote the Definitive Four-Volume Biography on Picasso, Has Died at 95 The author's fourth and final volume on Picasso is due out this year. John Richardson. Photo by François Halard, courtesy of Rizzoli. British art historian John Richardson, known for his multi-volume biography...
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If you are someone who is excited about female empowerment as I am, then you’re going to love this! According to History Daily, during the Great Depression, unemployment rates soared, and in turn people endured extreme poverty, so many had little access to books. At the time,...
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As soon as you step foot in a museum exhibit, you’re faced with dozens of decisions: Read the wall of text that greets you at the entrance or dive right in? Walk through the room clockwise or counter-clockwise? Examine the label on each piece or...
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In celebration of some of the most influential figures from Bronx history, Brooklyn-based artist Rico Gaston has recently unveiled his series of glass mosaic murals at the 167th Street B/D subway station. Titled Beacons, the eight icons featured include Gil Scott-Heron, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Audre Lorde, James...
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In the Victorian era, women’s clothing was just as likely to spot, stain, and soil as it is today. For fine fabrics, this posed a particular dilemma. Ladies couldn’t simply throw their printed muslin dresses into a washing machine or send their silk ball gowns...
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The meaning of “emerging artist” has become ever broader in recent years. But these 15 members of The Artsy Vanguard—a new, annual list of the 50 most influential talents shaping the future of contemporary art practice—are notable for hitting certain key milestones in their careers....
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Female pioneers are honoured with brilliant portraits for a new spin on Guess Who Heroes like Frida Kahlo are immortalised for a board game that highlights the hidden her-story of our world. The festive season has come to an end, and you may have a pile of...
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London art 2019: Best exhibitions, galleries and art shows for the new year As we welcome 2019 with open arms, we’re thinking about all the brilliant art that will be arriving in London’s galleries and museums. After an excellent year of big name shows and challenging contemporary installations , we’re set for more cultural...
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This Portuguese Artist Uses Textile Waste To Create Beautiful Ocean Inspired Tapestry Vanessa Barragão is a Portuguese artist who creates beautiful tapestry from discarded industrial textile waste. The artist grew up in the coastal city of Albufeira and many of her works are inspired by the ocean...
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Artist Creates Giant Wood Sculptures and Hides Them in Copenhagen Forests Over the last three years, Danish artist Thomas Dambo has been creating enormous sculptures from recycled materials. Most recently, he sprinkled six of his friendly giants around Copenhagen as a way to encourage people to visit the offbeat...
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