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Still-Life, 1664 by Dutch painter Samuel Dirksz van Hoogstraten

Fooling the Eye: Trompe L’oeil in Art History

A fascinating thing about our eyes is their ability to deceive us. From how our visual system and brain perceive an image in front of us, the…

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Features

Campesinos (Peasants), 1953, John Wilson (American, 1922–2015), Oil on paper, mounted on board. Private collection, Boston. Estate of John Wilson.

What’s Online Spring 2025: Art & Object Magazine

Sun Yitian

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Faux Mogao caves assembled for the 2016 show at the Getty Center.

Visiting Dunhuang: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Library Cave

Installation view, ‘Jennifer Rochlin. Paintings on Clay,’ Hauser & Wirth New York, 22nd Street, 2 May 2024 – 12 July 2024. © Jennifer Rochlin

What’s Online Fall 2024: Art & Object Magazine

Sungsic MOON 문성식, Summer Night 여름밤, 2022.

Denver Art Museum Showcases the Politics of Korean Ceramics

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Gallery

John Reeves, Joyce Wieland in New York, May 1964. © Estate of John Reeves

The Craft and Activism In Joyce Wieland’s Visual Art

DOOM Takes Over the Park Avenue Armory, With a Hint of Hope

Qi Baishi’s Inspiration in Ink: A Culturally Immersive Experience

Sculpture

Frieze Los Angeles 2025.

Highlights from Frieze Los Angeles 2025

A Look at the Advancements of Tech in Art With Barry X Ball

John Wilson’s Art Explores Humanity and Activism at the MFA Boston

Museum

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City, 2003. License

New York Art Institutions To Execute Mass Layoffs

Isabella Stewart Gardner's Life and Collection

The Mona Lisa: A Brief History of da Vinci's Famous Painting

Ancient Art

Courtesy Stuart Handler, Paul Holberton Publishing

Stuart Handler’s New Art History Book is a Cultural Treasure Trove

The U.S. Returns $80 Million Worth of Stolen Artifacts to Italy

Archaeologists Uncover Mysterious Ancient Roman Dodecahedron

Latin American Art

Frida Stays Forever, 2020. License

Director Carla Gutierrez Examines Frida Kahlo’s Life Through Film

8 Latin American Artists You Should Know More About

ARTBO Celebrates 20 Years of Colombian Art

Auction

Sample Generative Artwork Shown, Alexander Reben (B. 1985) Untitled Robot Painting, Estimate: $100 – 1,728,000

Artists Protest First Ever AI Art Auction at Christie's

Locals Outraged Over Sotheby's Sale of Historic Island

A Lost Camille Claudel Sculpture Now Set to Go To Auction

Photography

Photo by Zoe Hamill, photographer and photography technician at Stills Gallery in Edinburgh

Developing Magic: Unlocking the Secrets of Darkrooms

Christmas Lights: Photographing a Very American Tradition

Paul Mpagi Sepuya: Dark Room A–Z, A Conversation on Photographing Connection

Renaissance

Angel on left, Mary on right. Lines in painting create a sort of golden ratio

How Artists Used The Golden Ratio To Create Masterpieces

Bronze Cast of Da Vinci’s Last Known Beeswax Maquette Priced at $100 Million

An Intersection of Art & Science at PST Art

Fair

Galerie Krinzinger's booth at ARCOmadrid 2025.

Highlights from ARCOmadrid 2025

Exploring Zona Maco & Feria Material at Mexico City Art Week

New Art in Japan: Highlights from Art Collaboration Kyoto and Art Week Tokyo

Modern Art

Berthe Morisot, Woman at Her Toilette, 1875-1880

11 Lesser-Known Women Artists from Art History

Cultural Stays: The Prince Kitano & The Arlo Hotels as NYC Art Destinations

Tensions Rise Between David Zwirner and The Hilma af Klint Foundation

Design

Image from Björk's "Cornucopia", book.

The Creative Directorial Design Behind Björk’s Concert Film

Judy Becker Discusses Production Design For 'The Brutalist'

Architecture Firm Peterson Rich Office On Designing for Art Institutions

Antiques

Michela Cattai, Naturalia Hydrangea

Maison Gerard Celebrates 50 Years With Historic Art Deco Pieces on View

Remembering Sanford Smith: Art Lover, Collector, and Businessman

7 Art Auctions in May & June 2024 You Won't Want to Miss

Black Artists

A Love Worth Fighting For - Exhibition Image

Jamel Robinson’s Solo Exhibition on Grief and Survival

12 African American Artists You Should Know More About

11 Contemporary Black Artists You Should Know

Contemporary Art

Elaine De Kooning, Bullfight, 1957, oil on paper. 38.1 x 45.1 cm.

The Bold Return of Abstract Art

Painting a Narrative with Julie Buffalohead at Jessica Silverman

The Art of Snow and Ice: Depictions Throughout Art History

Indigenous Art

Archie Moore, Australia Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2024, image by Andrea Rossetti.

An Ode To The Woven Arts At 2024 Venice Biennale Golden Lion Awards

History Painting: An Art Genre or the Manipulation of Truth?

9 Indigenous Art Accounts to Follow on Instagram

Women Artists

Installation view, Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour.

The Intimate Still Lives of Vanessa Bell

5 Pioneering Women in Archaeology

Miu Miu's Feminist Fashion Statement at Art Basel Paris

Painting

Framing History: A Study of the Craftsmanship of Picture Frames

David Castillo Gallery Showcases Asian Art Through “Alien/ΛᄂIΣП”

Amateur Art for All: The History of Paint By Numbers

Asian Art

Kawaii detail of a little yokai girl from the Yoshimitsu Hyakki no Zu scroll, unknown author.

What is Kawaii Art?

From Art Fairs to Biennales, Contemporary Art Is Blossoming in South Korea

The Golden Ratio Revealed in 7 Masterpieces

Drawing

Norman Rockwell's Santa

The History of Santa Claus: Tracing the Evolution of a Beloved Icon

The Clark Art Institute Makes Plans to Expand After Generous Donation

EFA’s Open Studios Explore Collage, Color, and Curation

LGBTQ Artists

8 - self-portrait in the afternoon light, january 2019, puberty

Preview Laurence Philomene’s Masterful Monograph: "Puberty"

Eisenman’s Paintings Back in NYC Art Scene at Hauser & Wirth

6 Art World Events for Pride 2022