At Large
The 82nd edition of the Whitney Biennial opened to the public on March 8, 2026. Curated by Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer, Sawyer comes to the Whitney after several years at the Brooklyn…
From the moment Pablo Picasso finished painting Guernica in 1937 for the World’s Fair as a response to the German and Italian bombing of Gernika, the over-25-foot canvas has…
Rome’s Trevi Fountain is the city’s largest Baroque fountain and a symbol of the revival of Ancient Roman technology and aesthetics. Connected to the city’s awe-inspiring ancient waterways, the…
The Harlem Renaissance was an artistic and political movement that redefined Blackness in the United States as an act of liberation from post-antebellum discrimination and stereotypes, evidenced by…
From Michelangelo's marble masterpiece to equally amazing but lesser-known works, here are some of the most fascinating representations of David in Renaissance and Baroque…
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…
African American artists have contributed to this nation’s cultural landscape throughout its history. From colonial to modern times, realistic portraiture to striking abstractions, here we …
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…
