Articles

Giovanni di Paolo, The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise, 1445 courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art via Artsy

Lily Frye

The Fig Leaf Campaign: The Genesis of Art Censo...

Art censorship began in the 16th century, driven by the Catholic Church’s reaction to the Protestant Reformation, targeting nudity in art.

Swimming pool at Coronado Club, Sandia Corporation, 1951, courtesy of the Albuquerque Museum via the Albuquerque Journal

Rosella Parra

“Nuclear Communities of the Southwest” Exhibit

The "Nuclear Communities of the Southwest" exhibit at Albuquerque Museum highlights the impact of nuclear testing on Southwest communities through artwork.

Caravaggio, The Beheading of Saint John, 1608 via Sotheby's

Lily Frye

The Problematic Life of Caravaggio

Caravaggio, a Baroque master known for his artistic brilliance, led a turbulent life marked by violence, crime, and complex relationships.

Frank Stella 1995

Rosella Parra

Frank Stella

Frank Stella, a renowned abstract expressionist, created iconic geometric art. His last piece, "Jacksonville Stacked Stars," was showcased at MOCA in 2024.

Helter Skelter in the Courtroom via DeMilked

Madelyn Kenney

The Art of Judicial Sketches

Judicial sketch art connects the public to court proceedings by capturing raw emotions, offering deeper engagement than photos alone.

École des beaux arts (from the live), Image via Wikimedia commons (Public domain)

Emma Livingston

Artist Appreciation Month: 5 Simple Ways to Sup...

Celebrate Artist Appreciation Month by visiting museums, creating art, taking classes, joining groups, and buying art to support artists.

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Photo courtesy of the Dallas Art District.

Lily Frye

What Happened To Good Architecture?

Industrialization has led to a decline in ornate, grand architecture, but modern efforts blend sustainability with aesthetics to revive 'good' design.

Image courtesy of Marquise Covington of ddimediagroup

Emma Livingston

Holding Space: Dreams, and Memories in Durham’s...

Experience 'Holding Space: Dreams and Memories' at Ella West Gallery, featuring three contemporary artists exploring personal stories and space.

Woman Combing her Hair, Władysław Ślewiński, 1909 via Google Arts and Culture

Jesslyn Low

Hairy Art

Hair art started in the 17th century with Victorians. Modern artists like Meret Oppenheim, Tom Friedman, and Laetitia Ky explore its meanings.

Edgar Degas, Blue Dancers, 1899, Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia. Detail

Emma Segrest

Degas' Ballerinas

Degas' ballerinas blend beauty with somber reality, depicting dancers' grace and the harsh lives many led as prostitutes for wealthy patrons.