Articles

Marina Abramović via Parker Press

Rebecca Levenson

Marina Abramović: The Art of Provocation and En...

Marina Abramović redefines performance art through endurance, vulnerability, and provocation, using her body as both medium and message.

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Elise Marlowe

Mark Rothko: The Iconic Yet Controversial Moder...

Mark Rothko's art sparks debate on value, elitism, and commercialization, raising questions about its relevance in modern art discourse.

Hans Hemmert via artsmania

Lena Whitmore

Five International Contemporary Sculptors To Know

Explore how 5 innovative sculptors transform art with playful designs, immersive installations, and new perspectives on form and interaction.

Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder, Flower Still Life, 1614 via Wikipedia

Julian Ashford

Decoding Hidden Messages in Dutch Still-Life Pa...

17th-century Dutch still-life paintings used hidden symbols to reflect themes of mortality, materialism, and life's fleeting beauty.

Samuel Montague Fassett, The Waite Court, Spring 1876 via The Supreme Court

Madelyn Kenney

The History and Evolution of the Supreme Court ...

From paintings to photos, Supreme Court portraits reflect history, technology, and public perception, evolving with each new justice.

Pierre Patel, Chateau de Versailles, 1668 via Wikipedia

Lily Frye

The Palace of Versailles’ Architectural Nightmare

Versailles was Louis XIV’s extravagant dream, but its swampy land, complex hydraulics, and immense cost made it an architectural nightmare.

Judy Garland wearing the original red ruby slippers in The Wizard of Oz via Rolling Stone

Rosella Parra

The Journey of Dorothy’s Ruby Red Slippers

Dorothy’s ruby slippers made history—*Wicked* honored them, a pair sold for $32.5M, and their journey includes museum heists and nostalgia.

Théodore Géricault, The Raft of Medusa, 1818-19 via Wikipedia

Jesslyn Low

Depictions of Disasters

Artists have depicted disasters through diverse methods, offering insight into suffering, fostering empathy, and inspiring action in times of crisis.

Dan Flavin installation via Wallpaper Magazine

Rebecca Levenson

Light and Fluorescence in Art History and Conte...

Discover the evolution of light and fluorescence in art history, from medieval stained glass to James Turrell's breathtaking installations.

Judy Chicago, The Dinner Party via Frieze Magazine

Taylor Hunt

Feasting on History: Judy Chicago’s The Dinner ...

Judy Chicago’s "The Dinner Party" honors 39 women from history with a bold, feminist installation featuring intricate place settings and vulvar motifs.