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Henri Rousseau, The Sleeping Gypsy, 1897 via Wikipedia/Public Domain.jpg

Julian Ashford

The Hidden Meanings of Color in Art History

Color is one of the most powerful tools in an artist’s toolkit, carrying deep, controversial, and symbolic meanings that transcend time and culture.

Eugène Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People, 1830 via Wikipedia

Elise Marlowe

Masterpieces That Were Hated Before Becoming Le...

Once ridiculed, these masterpieces—The Starry Night, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, The Scream—prove innovation often meets resistance before glory.

Gertrude Abercrombie, Split Personality, 1954 via Colossal

Adrian Mercer

Beyond Dreams: The Women Who Shaped Surrealism

Five visionary women—Abercrombie, Tanning, Fini, Carrington, and Varo—reshaped Surrealism, blending dreams, myth, and identity into art.

Georgia O'Keeffe, Pelvis Series-- Red with Yellow, 1945 via WikiArt

Lena Whitmore

Georgia O'Keeffe & Her Paintings That Deserve M...

Georgia O’Keeffe’s bold abstractions and overlooked works reveal her artistic depth beyond flowers and landscapes, shaping modern American art.

Helena Minginowicz, Body/ Disposable 2025, acrylic on paper towel, 23x48 cm courtesy of the artist

Sable Monroe

Meet the Artists Who Could Be Your Next Obsession

Meet eight contemporary artists redefining art with bold concepts, vibrant visuals, and thought-provoking themes—your next obsession awaits!

Jackson Pollock, No.5, 1948 via jackson-pollock.org

Julian Ashford

Why Abstract Art Doesn’t Suck: A Response to th...

A deep dive into the common criticisms of abstract art and why it is, undeniably, a vital and legitimate form of artistic expression.

Harold Garde, Witness, 2013 via Artwork Archive

Gabriel Delgado

Harold Garde: Innovator of Post-War American Art

Harold Garde (1923–2021) fused Abstract Expressionism, figuration, and innovation, leaving a lasting mark on post-war American art.

Sasha Gordon via Stephen Friedman Gallery

Elise Marlowe

Must-Know Contemporary Artists

Explore today’s most compelling contemporary artists redefining the art world through abstraction, surrealism, and bold new perspectives.

Alex Gabriel Bernstein (b. 1972)Amber Daybreak Offering, 2023; Cast and cut glass, 11.25 x 25 x 4.25 in

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New River Fine Art Presents: "Glass Alchemy"

"Glass Alchemy" at New River Fine Art showcases innovative glass sculptures by top artists. Opening March 6, 2025 at 822 East Las Olas Boulevard.

Pablo Picasso, unknown photographer via pablopicasso.org

Rebecca Levenson

Pablo Picasso: Artistic Genius and Troubled Legacy

Picasso's artistic genius reshaped modern art, but his legacy is shadowed by narcissism and abuse, leaving a complex and controversial history.