Art

Who are the ballerinas in Edgar Degas’s paintings?

Edgar Degas, a prominent French artist of the 19th century, is renowned for his exquisite portrayals of ballerinas. His paintings capture not just the...

Why Is Impressionism Called Impressionism?

Impressionism, one of the most influential art movements of the 19th century, derived its name from a rather dismissive comment made by a critic,...

Faith Ringgold, Pivotal Artist and Impassioned Activist, Dies at 93

Artist Faith Ringgold, whose seven-decade career encompassed bestselling children’s books, incisive activism, and work in an astonishing array of mediums, and culminated with the...

Blockhain Tech Promises to Eliminate Forgeries From Art Market

As Damien Hirst demonstrated late last month, it’s not just Old Masters specialists who are troubled by dating artworks—dodgy paperwork can make determining the...

Sue Nicholas: Delving into the Depths of Consciousness Through Art

Sue Nicholas is a British artist who graduated from Goldsmith's College and Imperial College, University of London. While her academic background paints a picture...

Harper’s Bazaar Creative Director Alexey Brodovitch hanged Photo History Finally Gets a Museum Show

Alexey Brodovitch may not be a household name, but he is in some ways the reason that Jackson Pollock is today one of the...