Cinga Samson Conjures Mystery and the Sublime in Large-Scale…
[ad_1] Amid groves of trees, meadows, and aging infrastructure, Cinga Samson’s dreamlike tableaux are bathed in eerie light, as if spotlit or illuminated by the moon. The South African artist is known for his use of deep, dark pigments such as carbon…
Itamar Gov Draws on History and Legend for ‘The Rhinoceros i…
[ad_1] You’ve probably heard the idiom, “the elephant in the room,” to describe when there’s some uncomfortable and obvious problem that no one is addressing—the kind of issue that feels as though it’s taking up all available space. But what if yet…
These 1,000-Year-Old Paper Flowers, Sealed in a Cave, Are a …
[ad_1] China’s medieval Tang Dynasty, which spanned 618 to 907 C.E., was something of a golden age in the nation’s long and storied history. The realm’s territory expanded while governmental stability helped to ensure relative peace, and trade routes…
‘Modern Japanese Printmakers’ Celebrates Vibrant Mid-20th-Ce…
[ad_1] In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as industrialization swelled and advances in science and health paralleled social and economic transformation, artists searched for ways to express the changing times. Fatigued with the traditions and…
A Retrospective of Trailblazing Artist Faith Ringgold Center…
[ad_1] Across a wide range of media, from painting to textiles to works on paper, Faith Ringgold (1930-2024) developed a practice that merged history, activism, formal inquiry, and global influences. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, her work evolved…
Ethereal Sculptures by Karen LaMonte Link Perceptions of Bea…
[ad_1] In porcelain, bronze, glass, and stone, Karen LaMonte’s sculptures explore ideas around femininity and conventions of beauty throughout history. She nods to time-honored sculptural traditions with silhouettes redolent of, for example, the three…
‘Maintenance Artist’ Highlights Mierle Laderman Ukeles’ Radi…
[ad_1] We don’t typically associate city government and public works departments with conceptual artwork, let alone lasting collaborations. But for New York City artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles, who has been artist-in-residence at the city’s Department of…
Explore an Incredible 108-Gigapixel Scan of Johannes Vermeer…
[ad_1] One of the inimitable joys of visiting an art museum is being able to view paintings up close—to see their textures, frames, and the way the surface interacts with the light. But even if you had the opportunity to step past security wires and get…
‘Little Beasts’ Is a First-of-Its-Kind Museum Collaboration …
[ad_1] During the 16th and 17th centuries, major developments in colonial expansion, trade, and scientific technology spurred a fervor for studying the natural world. Previously unknown or overlooked species were documented with unprecedented precision,…
Lauded Dutch Golden Age Painter Rachel Ruysch Gets Her First…
[ad_1] Many of us are familiar with titans of the Dutch Golden Age like Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt, Jan Steen, and more. Yet fewer of us have probably heard of Rachel Ruysch (1664-1750), renowned during her lifetime for her original style…