The allegorical manifestation of "the four continents" is a visual staple of Western art from the colonial period and the 18th century in particular. Used to uphold the idea of European superiority and justify colonialism itself, the iconography associated with each continent is deeply rooted in racism.
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A quiet ceremony at the Canadian Conservation Institute in Ottawa marked a turning point in international cultural property law in recent weeks.
Nestled in the sagebrush-dusted mountains of northern New Mexico, more than 5,000 feet above sea level, is a small, quaint city constructed mainly of adobe and dating back to 1607 that just happens to be one of the world’s biggest and most vibrant art centers. Italy has a term for its urban cultural treasures—città d’arte, or art city.
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 Museum, and Guerrero took on her role in 2022—the first Latina to co-curate the Biennial. With press and VIP previews starting as early as March 3, the arts media was flooded with wildly varied opinions on this iteration, most leaning towards the negative.
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 functioned as both an artwork and an argument.
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 Jim Crow laws and an abundance of blackface on-screen. Within this movement, Harlem in New York City served as the epicenter of Black philosophy, art, and music from the mid-1920s through the 1930s.
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 arts
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 upheaval. These ten artworks remind us that spring always follows winter's dark days of snow and ice.
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 installation translate in your Instagram feed? And should you attempt to edit out the crowds standing around the object in question?
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 inspired future generations as a teacher.
