Meet the Mysterious Renaissance Muse Immortalized in the Only Leonardo da Vinci Painting in the Americas
Ginevra de’ Benci was a poet famed for her beauty and intellect. But art historians know little about her beyond the writings and artworks left behind by the men who admired her
Nineteen New and Revamped Smithsonian Shows to See in 2025—Plus One Bonus That Will Make You Go Wild for Nature
This year, the Institution’s museums are bringing to the public everything from the flair of state fairs to the artwork of Grandma Moses
Northern Europe and the British Isles
At 200 Years Old, the London National Gallery Is Redefining What It Means to Be a ‘National’ Museum
Despite its decidedly traditional art collection, the British cultural institution is adopting a contemporary approach to public outreach and accessibility
Protesters at the Met Condemn ‘Unjustifiably Harsh’ Charges Against Two Climate Activists
Both are facing up to five years in prison for smearing paint on the glass case of a Degas sculpture
Climate Activists Smear Paint on Degas Sculpture’s Glass Case
Sitting beside “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen,” the protesters urged Biden to declare a climate emergency
The Strange Surrealist Magic of Dora Maar
More than simply Picasso’s muse, the French artist won renown for her striking paintings and photographs
Carpaccio Created the Graphic Novels of the Renaissance
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art puts the spotlight on the seldom seen contemporary of Michelangelo
Who Is Behind This Vermeer Painting? Probably Not Vermeer
The National Gallery of Art now believes that “Girl With a Flute” was painted by one of his associates
These Artworks Reimagine the Legacy of the African Diaspora
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. showcases 130 works by artists from 24 countries
National Gallery of Art Adds 40 Works by Black Southern Artists to Its Collections
The “milestone” acquisition includes works by the Gee’s Bend quilters, Thornton Dial, Nellie Mae Rowe and James “Son Ford” Thomas
Understanding the Controversy Over Postponed Exhibition Featuring KKK Imagery
A major Philip Guston retrospective scheduled to travel to D.C., London, Houston and Boston will now take place in 2024
National Gallery of Art Acquires Its First Painting by a Native American Artist
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s work addresses questions of identity and appropriation
Photographs of America’s Eastern Treasures Finally Have Their Moment in the Limelight
A neglected period of American photographic history goes on display at the National Gallery of Art
This App Puts a Museum in Your Phone
Get out and get some culture with a newly released app that gives art a smart spin
The True Story of the Little Ballerina Who Influenced Degas’ “Little Dancer”
The artist’s famous sculpture is both on view and the subject of a new theatrical performance
Matthew Gurewitsch on “Jan Lievens: Out of Rembrandt’s Shadow”
Matthew Gurewitsch on “Jan Lievens: Out of Rembrandt’s Shadow”