At Large
In the spirit of the English poet Alexander Pope, art springs eternal, much like hope. Many artists have recognized the uplifting power of spring, particularly in times of societal and political…
If you’ve ever attempted to take a photo of a work of art inside a museum, you’ll know that it isn’t always easy. How do you avoid the glare of a glazed painting? Will the power of an…
Acclaimed American sculptor, activist, and arts educator Augusta Savage (1892—1962) was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance who fought for equal rights for African American artists and…
Gallery Despite their differences, both men are seen as highly original painters who challenged artistic norms. Their innovations raised the bar for landscape painting, inspiring their contemporaries…
In early March, the Rijksmuseum announced that a small painting depicting the biblical figure of Zacharias had been conclusively reattributed to Rembrandt van Rijn after a two-year…
Protecting artists’ intellectual property rights and ensuring they get fair remuneration for the sale and resale of their work is an ongoing international issue.
Every year, a new class of honorees is celebrated at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum: designers, digital pioneers, environmental saviors, and visionaries. Some are industry veterans.…
Once relegated to cheap newsprint created only as casual entertainment to be consumed primarily on Sundays—or alternatively, more transgressive subject matter hidden behind the counter—cartoons and…
Early eighteenth-century France saw the emergence of Rococo style—an offshoot of the Baroque movement. Also called late baroque, Rococo artwork, architecture, and decor maintained the exuberance and…
Charles Byrne, born in 1761 in Ulster, Ireland, was over 7 feet and 6 inches tall. By age 21, his health was deteriorating rapidly due to then unknown growth disorders which caught the attention of…
This list presents a handful of notable, historical moments from the institution's 150-plus years of existence. From the museum’s murky accession of its first artwork in 1870 to the ground-…
The White House’s recent push to reshape President Donald Trump’s image at the National Portrait Gallery raises questions about who gets to write history and who gets to erase it. A series of…
In October 1900, a 19-year-old Picasso first arrived in Paris to visit the World’s Fair while simultaneously navigating the road to recognition in the city’s art scene. His first sale—three…
Ironically, the most iconic portrait of the president was never completed.
The Persian Gulf is witnessing unprecedented art fair expansions as major players like Art Basel and Frieze compete for dominance outside slower American and European markets. Despite the Middle…
