Contemporary Art
With Renovated Galleries, the Smithsonian Expands Its Approach to Contemporary American Art
The historic hall in the American Art Museum where President Abraham Lincoln held his second inaugural ball welcomes more diverse voices and visions
Artist Who Submitted Empty Canvases to Danish Museum Must Repay $70,000
A court ordered Jens Haaning to return the money from his "Take the Money and Run" stunt
The Painted Poetry of Jessica Diamond
The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum hosts the artist’s largest installation yet
See How Photographers Reimagine Old Master Paintings
"Art About Art" bills itself as a thoughtful, whimsical exploration of the connections between past and present
Florida Museum Sues Ex-Director Over Plot to Profit From Forged Basquiat Paintings
The museum says its reputation was badly damaged by a scandal it describes as "stranger than fiction"
The Lunar Codex Will Archive the Work of 30,000 Artists—on the Moon
A series of time capsules will honor and preserve contemporary art from around the globe
Pepón Osorio Pushes the Bounds of Public Art
The Puerto Rican artist emphasizes community in installations crafted from everyday objects
Is This a Recording of Banksy's Voice?
A new podcast claims to have unearthed a short interview with the artist that aired on NPR in 2005
Angelina Jolie Will Rent Jean-Michel Basquiat's Former Studio
The famous 20th-century artist originally rented the space from Andy Warhol, his friend and mentor
Rare Banksy Solo Exhibition Opens in Glasgow
The secretive street artist has officially authorized the show, which features never-before-seen stencils
Meet the Inhabitants of the Mythic World of Drexciya
Artist Ayana V. Jackson creates an undersea realm honoring those who jumped or were thrown overboard during the trans-Atlantic slave trade
Supreme Court Rules That Andy Warhol Violated a Photographer's Copyright
Experts are debating what the case will mean for the future of fair-use law
To Reach New Audiences, This Museum Is Offering Rembrandt-Inspired Tattoos
The "Poor Man's Rembrandt Project" will allow visitors to forge a permanent connection with the 17th-century artist
Winner of Reality Show ‘The Exhibit’ Displays Art at the Hirshhorn
Baseera Khan's sculpture, "The Liberator," will be on view through July 16
Someone Ate Maurizio Cattelan's Banana Again
A student in Seoul feasted upon the fruit from "Comedian," an artwork featuring a banana taped to a wall
California Man Admits to Helping Create Fake Basquiat Paintings
Michael Barzman agreed to plead guilty in connection with a scandal that rocked the Orlando Museum of Art
How Artists' Day Jobs Shape Their Craft
A new exhibition examines the generative relationship between work and creativity
The Most Enigmatic Works in Art History
A new book highlights 100 artistic curiosities, from the nude "Mona Lisa" to portraits of a dog-headed saint
Behind the Scenes of the New Reality Series, ‘The Exhibit’
Seven artists compete for a $100,000 purse and an exhibition at the Hirshhorn in this ground-breaking show airing on the Smithsonian Channel
Ukraine Releases Banksy Postage Stamp on War's One-Year Anniversary
The street artist painted the image on a demolished wall during his secret trip to the country last fall
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