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Mario Klingemann, Memories of Passersby I, 2019 via Sotheby's

Adrian Mercer

Is AI the End of the Artist? The Future of Art ...

AI-generated art raises pressing questions about creativity, originality, and the future of artists in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Steve Jobs with Mac via The Verge

Miles Avery

Was Steve Jobs an Artist or a Master of Design?

Steve Jobs blurred the line between technology and aesthetics, challenging long-held definitions of what it means to be an artist.

Le Louvre; Creator: OLIVIER-OUADAH Copyright: © 2013 Musée du Louvre / Olivier Ouadah via museum website

Elise Marlowe

Louvre Staff Walk Out Over Tourist Overload Crisis

The Louvre closed midday on June 17, 2025, as staff walked out over unsafe working conditions caused by overtourism. What happens next?

Pablo Picasso, Joie de Vivre, 1946 via Pinault Collection

Hugo Merz

Why Did Artists Fall in Love with the South of ...

From Cézanne to Picasso, artists escaped to the South of France for its light, solitude, and sensory richness. This is what they found.

Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper, 1495-1498 via Wikipedia/Public Domain

Elise Marlowe

Celebrating World Art Day: Da Vinci’s Living Le...

On World Art Day, we spotlight 10 visionary artists who kept Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy alive through science, mysticism, and bold ideas.

David Hockney and his dachshunds, photo by Richard Schmitt, 1995 via Architectural Diges

Adrian Mercer

The Art World’s Love Affair with Dachshunds

In painting their dachshunds, artists revealed a softer, more intimate side, capturing not just their pets but also the quiet beauty of companionship.

Paul Cézanne, The Card Players, 1890-92 via The MET

Elise Marlowe

The Psychology of Art Valuation & Record-Breaki...

Art valuation is driven by a complex mix of branding, market dynamics, and psychological factors that compel collectors to pay millions for a single piece.

Caspar David Friedrich, Monk by the Sea via Wikipedia

Madelyn Kenney

The Silent Struggle in Creative Spaces: Seasona...

Seasonal depression hits artists hard, blending mental health struggles with isolating, emotional work. Let's move beyond the "Troubled Artist" trope.

_Brat_ album cover, 2024, Asylum, Atlantic and Warner UK, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Louise Irpino

How Charli XCX’s “Brat” Became the Soundtrack o...

Charli XCX's album "Brat" became the soundtrack of Summer 2024 with bold hyperpop, clever marketing, and a "brat" persona embraced by fans.

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Emma Livingston

Do ‘Evil’ Art Collectors Curate Better Art?

Do controversial, 'evil' art collectors curate better art? A viral TikTok raises this question, sparking debate on ethics, aesthetics, and wealth.