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Johnathan Yeo's portrait of King Charles after the unveiling via Smithsonian Mag; Aaron Chown-WPA Pool / Getty Images

Louise Irpino

What Exactly Is Going on with King Charles' Por...

King Charles' royal portrait, criticized for its bold style, faced further scrutiny after animal rights activists vandalized it, sparking widespread debate.

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.

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.

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.

Martin U Waltz, The Reader

Madelyn Kenney

Urban Realism

Urban realism has shifted from city grandeur to personal experiences, resilience, and social commentary in art, literature, and photography.

Joan of Arc, 1879, Jules Bastien-Lepage, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Louise Irpino

Joan of Arc

A chronological exploration of Joan of Arc's evolution in art and her cultural impact, highlighting her as one of France's most beloved historical figures.

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Louise Irpino

Hostile Architecture

Hostile architecture is an urban design strategy meant to “purposefully guide behavior” through pieces you might not expect to have an ulterior function.