Artists have long sketched strangers on public transportation, and in recent years social media turned the quiet practice into a viral sensation.
We can walk our way backward in history in this timeline of artistic and technological innovation as a way to appreciate the early age of photography as an art form...
When words fail us, art can become the beacon of light that recognizes some of the more painful emotions that come with the experiences of being human. Here are ten...
Today, the word ‘Gothic’ is used to describe all things dark and moody, but its inception and purpose in mid-12th century architecture were meant to bring in more light to...
Memes have introduced a whole new way to interact with others, and fine works of art are no exception, the rich variety that artwork lends to memeable images has allowed...
Portraits and photographs of scientists expose the barriers built into paradigm shifts, and help dismantle the discrimination woven through them.
Overnight sensations come and go. Viral dances, comedic sketches, short-lived romances—social media has become the hub for new creators and trends. But what makes a trend go viral? What makes...
Humanity’s fascination with life entered the depths of the ocean in 1893 when the first underwater photograph was taken. The image included an early model for a scuba suit and...
Chicago is home to a wide array of unique and stunning architecture. Credited as the birthplace of the first modern-day skyscraper in 1885, Chicago has long been a breeding ground...
The installation is Felix Gonzalez-Torres’ 1991 work “Untitled” (Portrait of Ross in LA), and it’s much more than just a simple, “lazy” piece of object art for visitors to snag...
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