Documentation of art-induced fainting episodes dates back to the nineteenth century; the most famous account is that of French author Marie-Henri Beyle (1783–1842), whose pen name was Stendhal.
Megan D Robinson
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are legendary sculptural and architectural splendors as well as historic testaments to human ingenuity and accomplishment. First century BCE Greek historian…
The 2021 Netflix documentary by Joshua Rofé examines Ross’ life and career, piecing together old photos, TV footage, and interviews with friends, family, and coworkers to give a sense of the man, his…
Master of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly, a documentary about the world-renowned…
British artist Steve Porter has an intriguing portrait project: Signed99 explores signatures as abstract forms, using a monochromatic palette within a variegated, colored internal frame.
Phillips’ always popular 20th Century Evening Auction made record-…
Most people think of oil paintings when they think of Impressionism, but almost half of the works in the eight Impressionist exhibitions held in Paris between 1874 and 1886 were prints and drawings,…
Ugandan multidisciplinary performance and installation artist, Acaye Kerunen, is making quite a splash on the international…
The art world has its share of mysteries. From the impressive scale of prehistoric structures, to who exactly posed for enigmatic portraits.
Though Aboriginal art is only one of many Indigenous Australian art traditions, it is also one of the most recognizable art forms across the globe. Known for its bold patterns, vibrant colors,…
Noted iconoclastic Jewish-American poet, playwright, novelist, and art collector Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) is remembered for her experimental use of language, her frank depiction of lesbian…
Perhaps the most famous nineteenth-century Indigenous Łamana or Two-Spirit historical figure, the late We:wa was a Zuni artisan, diplomat, spiritual leader, and humanitarian. As such, they…
