Art
Rediscovered After 70 Years, Kandinsky Watercolor Sells for $1.3 Million
The modern art pioneer painted the work, which resurfaced in a private collection last month, in 1927
Why a Newly Installed Statue of Marilyn Monroe Is So Controversial
In the era of #MeToo, some view the sculpture—now on view in California—as a symbol of sexism
Immersive Experience Brings Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes to the U.S.
A touring exhibition now on view in San Antonio, Chicago and Charlotte immerses visitors in 34 of the artist's famed paintings
David Bowie Painting Purchased at Landfill for $4 Expected to Fetch Thousands
The rock star created the semi-abstract portrait—up for auction through June 24—in 1997
Long-Lost Fragment of First Rainbow Pride Flag Resurfaces After Four Decades
The brilliantly colored banner—now on view in San Francisco—flew on "Gay Freedom Day" in 1978
Mini Museum Honoring the Black Panther Party Will Debut on Juneteenth
A pop-up exhibition dedicated to the Black power organization is set to open in Oakland, California, on June 19
Immerse Yourself in Five Alternate Worlds Envisioned by Leading Artists
The Smithsonian's "Futures" exhibition features commissions by Beatriz Cortez, Nettrice Gaskins, Soo Sunny Park, Devan Shimoyama, Tamiko Thiel and /p
Māori May Have Reached Antarctica 1,000 Years Before Europeans
New research draws on oral histories and other traditional records often ignored by Western scholars
The Sad Truths Behind These Unsettling Works of Art
A new exhibition reflects on the haunting aesthetics of human impact on the planet
Does Fish Skin Have a Future in Fashion?
To promote sustainability in the industry, designer Elisa Palomino-Perez is embracing the traditional Indigenous practice of crafting with fish leather
Why Free, Miniature Art Galleries Are Popping Up Across the U.S.
Modeled on Little Free Libraries, these pint-sized museums make art accessible during the pandemic
The U.S. Government's Failed Attempt to Forge Unity Through Currency
In the late 1890s, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving tried to bridge the divide between silver and gold with a series of educational paper certificates
Did Modernist Master Modigliani Paint a New Portrait Over a Likeness of His Ex?
A.I. reconstruction reveals hidden image that may depict the Italian artist's former girlfriend, Beatrice Hastings
This D.C. Muralist Finds Pride and Power in Public Art
It’s important for her to be part of the national conversation says Lisa Marie Thalhammer
'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Frida Kahlo Retrospective Debuts in Chicago Suburbs
The monumental exhibition features 26 of the Mexican painter’s works—a staggering 10 percent of her oeuvre
Documenting the Turning Point in the Fascinating Career of Sculptor Ruth Asawa
Smithsonian's Liza Kirwin explores an early and important exhibition held at LA's Ankrum Gallery in 1962
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2021
From Alabama's music capital to the self-proclaimed 'center of the universe,' these American towns are calling your name
Dazzling Illusion Creates Gaping Canyon Beneath the Eiffel Tower
Street artist and photographer JR unveiled his latest large-scale installation last month
Studio of 'Pop Art Nun' Corita Kent Saved From Becoming Parking Lot
The artist's brightly colored silkscreen works addressed civil rights and social justice issues
Amateur Archaeologist Discovers Prehistoric Animal Carvings in Scottish Tomb
The 4,000- to 5,000-year-old depictions of deer are the first of their kind found in Scotland
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