When the czar Alexander III took the throne in 1881—accompanied by his wife, Maria Feodorovna, he unwittingly began a lavish Easter tradition within the Russian imperial court—the bedazzled egg.
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A graffiti art exhibition at Arts Arkade near Piccadilly Circus in London was shut down early after vandals swooped in overnight and smeared profanity on the walls.
Films about “great” male artists like Picasso and Van Gogh abound, but if you look hard and dig deep enough you’ll find films about great women artists, some well-worth watching, others, not so much.
Most kids have the opportunity to experiment with creative outlets, whether it be coloring, finger-paints, or macaroni art. Extraordinary talent is not expected, however, in some rare cases innate ability can emerge and transcend the everyday skill of adolescent creativity.
In honor of this week kicking off the 63rd edition of Milan Design Week, running from April 7th through the 13th, let’s take a moment to revel in the fair’s history.
One of Rome’s restorative problems begins miles outside of the city.
The 2025 edition of Art Basel Hong Kong featured 240 galleries from 42 countries and territories, showcasing artistic practices demonstrating the show’s commitment to global diversity and regional representation.
Iowa-based multimedia artist Jim Shrosbree won a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in 2019. Focused on sculpture, drawing, and painting, Shrosbree’s work usually centers around abstract, primordial biomorphic forms. Mounted on the wall, or stacked on pedestals, his work interacts with the surrounding space in intriguing ways, creating a sense of mystery and wonder.
Grisaille made a name for itself in European artwork. Literally meaning “greyness” in French from the prefix gris, the method reached its peak of prominence during the sixteenth century. The technique was initially limited to underpainting but it soon took on a life of its own.
After 90 years of questioning the fate of four frescoes by Maxine Albro (1893-1966), originally painted on the exterior walls of The Ebell of Los Angeles in 1933, the murals were finally uncovered behind multiple layers of paint.
