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Jesslyn Low

3 Small Fiber Artists to Follow

Fiber works’ perceptions within the art world have allowed this medium to become recognized as fine art. This article will celebrate the long history of textile works through three lesser-known...

Rob Voerman, Tarnung #3, 2009, glass, Plexi-glass, wood, cardboard, a.o.m., Courtesy of Upstream Gallery. Installation view of “Modernisn as a Ruin,” at the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein.

Madelyn Kenney

Metamodernism

Metamodernism in arts transcends postmodern irony, embracing authenticity and deep emotional connections, aiming to reflect on history and personal experiences amidst technological evolution.

The Fortune Teller (c.1630s) by Georges de La Tour. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, U.S. Image source The Met (public domain)

Emma Livingston

Fortune Telling in Art History

Examine the enduring fascination with fortune-telling across art history, highlighting humanity's inherent desire to predict the unknown despite skepticism and controversy.

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Louise Irpino

5 Artists to Add to Your Insta Feed in 2024

Explore these five artists to follow on Instagram in 2024, including Anna-Laura Sullivan, Sophia Ren, Charlie Faulks, Wednesday Holmes, and soleoado.

The Kiss closeup via Christies

Emma Segrest

7 Most Romantic Paintings

Artists worldwide have captured love on canvas for centuries, creating a deep bond between artists and viewers. Romance is a compelling theme in art, resonating with romantics and skeptics alike.

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Taylor Hunt

Pin-Up Girls

The pin-up girl is one of the most recognizable figures of American culture. Although pin-up art was typically consumed by men in the mid-20th century, it was painted by several...

Frederic Remington, On The Southern Plains, 1907 via the MET

Emma Livingston

Cowboy Art

Explore "cowboy core," a trend romanticizing the Wild West in art, fashion, and media that urges acknowledgment of its diverse, violent past and inclusion of marginalized histories.

Fredrich Overbeck

Jesslyn Low

"How I Love Being A Woman"

Here are six artworks that celebrate womanhood, ranging from the joy of girlhood friendships to the reimagining of classical art. It also touches on the trend's use in highlighting both...

Sun Yuan and Peng Yu via The Allure of the Matter.org

Louise Irpino

Sun Yuan and Peng Yu

Discover the works of Chinese conceptual artists Sun Yuan and Peng Yu, as well as the controversies surrounding their use of unconventional materials.

Pogetto velvet work from the Velveteria collection in Black Velvet Masterpieces via Collectors Weekly

Taylor Hunt

Velvet Paintings

Although the art form is rich in history and skill, velvet paintings are unforgivably associated with bad taste and tacky vintage aesthetics.