Articles

Sacha Jafri working on the world's largest painting at 17,000 square feet, Pyong Sumaria, 2020 via Art News; Sold for $62 million in 2021

Madelyn Kenney

Art and Scale

Artists choose canvas sizes to showcase their skills; large works like murals or Pollock's convey powerful messages and techniques.

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.

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.