Articles

Vincent Van Gogh, The Drinkers, 1953, Art Institute of Chicago via Wikidata

Taylor Hunt

Art and Alcohol

Alcohol and art are linked, with artists depicting its effects from magical allure to lonely addiction, often highlighting the tortured artist trope.

Art Exhibit at ALMA

Madelyn Kenney

Inflatable Art

Inflatable art bridges fine arts and the public, offering endless expression, tech-sustainability discussions, and immersive experiences for everyone.

Matryoshka Verse

Rosella Parra

SCAD Contemporary Art Museum

SCAD Contemporary Art Museum in Savannah, Georgia, features international artists Cammie Staros’s “Sunken City” and Cao Fei’s “At The Edge of Superhumanity.”

He Chengyao, Kiss, 2003 via HKW Archives

Jesslyn Low

He Chengyao

He Chengyao, a Chinese performance artist, explores mental illness, mother-daughter bonds, and personal history through provocative, deeply personal art.

From Masahisa Fukase, “Sasuke”, (Atelier EXB, 2021) © Archives Masahisa Fukase

Taylor Hunt

Masahisa Fukase

Masahisa Fukase's photography is intense and profound, but his life reveals the story of an artist whose obsession with his art would ultimately be destructive.

Sainte-Chapelle via Third Eye Traveller

Rosella Parra

Stained-Glass Windows

Since the 13th century, stained-glass windows have beautified churches, controlled light, and narrated biblical stories, attracting visitors today.

ART Angel Sun Closeup

Madelyn Kenney

Art of Rejection

Roberts' "Rejected" (1883) and Pope's "The Rejected Poet" (1809) show the impact of rejection. Adams' Only Rejected Works Gallery celebrates resilience.

Irina Werning

Jesslyn Low

Four Contemporary Photographers to Know

Discover four photographers: Nick Brandt, Thandiwe Muriu, Patty Carroll, and Irina Werning, each with unique styles and impactful messages.

Keith Haring lithograph, Andy Mouse Plate, 1986 via Wiki Images

Emma Segrest

Screen Printing

Screen printing, critiqued for commercialization, became popular in the 20th century. Artists like Warhol used it for impactful, accessible art.

Segment of one of the original eight-color rainboy flags, donated by the Gilbert Baker Foundation in 2021. Photo by Matthew Leifheit

Louise Irpino

Three Artists on the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor

The National LGBTQ Wall of Honor at Stonewall Inn honors LGBTQ pioneers' contributions to progress, featuring figures like Baker, Bottini, and Haring.