Art
Why the Houston Museum of African American Culture Is Displaying a Confederate Statue
The institution describes the move, which arrives amid a reckoning on the U.S.' history of systemic racism, as "part of healing"
The Papers of Artist Chiura Obata Chronicle Life Inside World War II Incarceration Camps
At the Smithsonian Archives of American Art, the artist's story is one of resilience amidst the upheaval
Keith Haring's Personal Art Collection Is Up for Auction
Sotheby's sale features works by Warhol, Basquiat, Lichtenstein and other members of the graffiti artist's circle
Catherine the Great's Lost Treasure, the Rise of Animal Rights and Other New Books to Read
These five September releases may have been lost in the news cycle
How to Make Clothing Dye With Excess Fruits and Vegetables From Your Garden
Here are step-by-step instructions for giving your clothes and food scraps a second life
How the Death of George Floyd Sparked a Street Art Movement
A group of Minnesota faculty and students is documenting and archiving the phenomenon
How Illustrators Brought the Spunky Ramona Quimby to Life
Five different artists have depicted the beloved character in Beverly Cleary's books, making her relatable to generations of children
In Washington, D.C., Towering Candles Shine as a Beacon of Hope in Dark Times
Artist Sterling Ruby reflects on the recent installation of his sculpture <em>Double Candle</em> at the Hirshhorn
Why 'Friendship Books' Were the 17th-Century Version of Facebook
Dozens of 17th-century dignitaries signed a 227-page manuscript recently acquired by a German library
Painting Deemed Fake, Consigned to Storage May Be Genuine Rembrandt
New analysis confirms the famed Dutch painter’s studio—and perhaps even the artist himself—created "Head of a Bearded Man"
Thieves Steal 17th-Century Masterpiece for Third Time in 32 Years
Frans Hals' "Two Laughing Boys with a Mug of Beer" was previously purloined in 1988 and 2011
What Ancient Sculptures Reveal About Universal Facial Expressions
New research suggests displays of emotion may transcend time and culture
How the Desolate Architectural Paintings of Emilio Sanchez Were Crafted From the Artist's Travel Snapshots
In the Archives of American Art, a scholar pieces together the Cuban-born painter's complex artistic practice
A History of El Greco's Masterful—and Often Litigious—Artistic Career
A 57-work retrospective at the Art Institute of Chicago charts the evolution of the 16th-century painter's distinctive style
Take a Deep Dive Into This Awesome Example of 1970s Photorealism
Smithsonian's Carolyn Russo says to study this 1973 artwork by photorealist painter Audrey Flack is like looking at a plane spotting puzzle
A 1,000-Square-Foot Mosaic of Ida B. Wells Welcomes Visitors to D.C.'s Union Station
The artwork, installed in honor of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, celebrates the pioneering civil rights leader and journalist
Helsinki Power Plant May Be Transformed Into Arts and Culture Center
The Finnish capital plans to decommission the Hanasaari power plant by 2024. Could it be the next Tate Modern?
This Artist Uses Thousands of Lego Bricks to Make Lifelike Sculptures of Animals
Found at zoos and gardens across the country, Sean Kenney's works of art often call attention to endangered species and advocate for conservation
Engraved Stones Found to Be the Earliest Known Human Art in the British Isles
Ten flat tablets discovered on the island of Jersey contain markings from hunter-gatherers who lived up to 23,000 years ago
Stone Sculptures of 'Chronicles of Narnia' Characters to Adorn Medieval Church
Statues of Aslan, the White Witch and other mythical beings will replace weathered carvings at St. Mary's Church in Yorkshire
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