Contemporary 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
Visitor Accidentally Shatters $42,000 Jeff Koons Sculpture at Art Fair
Collectors are now interested in buying the pieces of "Balloon Dog (Blue)"
Banksy Unveils 'Valentine's Day Mascara,' a Statement on Domestic Violence
After removing parts of the artwork for safety, town officials quickly returned them to the site
Twenty-Three Smithsonian Shows to See in 2023
A rare Bible, George Clinton's colorful wig, Disney World history and Japanese ghosts debut this year
'The Collaboration' Brings Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat to Broadway
Starring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope, the production explores two art icons' complex relationship
Thieves Tried to Cut Banksy Mural From a Wall in War-Torn Ukrainian Town
The mural, located outside Kyiv, depicts a woman in a bathrobe and a gas mask
Banksy Reveals Seven Murals Throughout War-Torn Ukraine
The news comes amid speculation about the anonymous graffiti artist's whereabouts
See Stunning Portraits of Ava DuVernay, José Andrés and the Williams Sisters
The National Portrait Gallery's 2022 Portrait of a Nation Award honors seven changemakers, from Anthony Fauci to Clive Davis
You Can Rent Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Apartment and Art Studio—For $60,000
The artist rented the space from Andy Warhol between 1983 and 1988
The Artwork That Took 30 Years and 200 Acres to Create
Renowned artist Anselm Kiefer goes big with his massive installation in southern France
How 23 Artists Explore Queerness in the Arab World
"Habibi, Love's Revolutions" reflects on LGBTQ experiences and identities
A New Exhibit Showcases the Mind-Bending Art of Bridget Riley
Six decades after she arrived on the scene, the British artist still makes waves
Artist Damien Hirst Will Burn Thousands of Paintings in NFT Experiment
A year-long project is pitting traditional paintings against non-fungible tokens
FBI Seizes 25 Basquiat Paintings Off a Florida Museum’s Walls
Federal agents are investigating the origin of the works, which were on display at the Orlando Museum of Art
At This Once-Secret Exhibition, the Met's Security Guards and Staff Display Their Own Art
For the first time since 1935, the show is finally open to the public
Meet the Muses Who Inspired Some of the World's Most Iconic Artworks
A new book examines the lives of muses across history and the role they played in shaping treasured works like "The Kiss" and "Ophelia"
Why Did This Artist Lock Lips With Ancient Works of Indigenous Mexican Art?
Pepx Romero kissed and licked centuries-old archaeological wonders to raise awareness of the ongoing, contested sale of pre-Hispanic treasures
