Books
Why Early Modern European Artists Were Obsessed With Shells
From Leonardo to Rembrandt, artists were drawn to these soft and glowing forms.
Lauren Moya Ford
Lauren Moya Ford is a writer and artist. Her writing has appeared in Apollo, Artsy, Atlas Obscura, Flash Art, Frieze, Glasstire, Mousse Magazine, and other publications.
Art
Painting the Stories of Artists Who Are Also Caretakers
Around Asheville, people have volunteered their front yards to showcase Suzanne Schireson’s portraits.
Art
Ouka Leele's Fantastical Fashion Photos
In 1988, one Spanish photographer transformed a commission to shoot French designer Philippe Model’s accessories line into a quirky exploration of her own artistry.
Art
New NY Public Library Installation Is Inspired by History of Writing
Hayal Pozanti created a set of 31 unique shapes years ago through a combination of intuition and research into ancient writing systems.
Art
Nao Bustamante Redesigns a Common Gynecological Tool
Nao Bustamante has been thinking of ways to make the speculum less unpleasant for the millions of patients who encounter it each year.
Books
2020: A Year Like No Other, Captured in Photos
A book forms a disturbing, diverse account of a very turbulent year.
Art
An Artist’s Hand Towels, Woven During the Pandemic
Doerte Weber’s weavings reproduce the ubiquitous charts and graphics related to infection rates, deaths, and unemployment.
Books
Made on a Boat, a Photographer’s Dreamy Views of the Sea
For 12 days, the photographer Paul Rousteau was an active crew member of a boat.
Art
Paying Homage to the Ancient Vessels That Transported Water
Asunción Molinos Gordo creates pitchers, jugs, and basins in centuries-old designs typical of the Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean.
News
Innovative Curatorial Projects in Prints and Drawings
From Betye Saar’s travel journals to early paper silhouettes, projects and exhibitions promise to be fascinating.
News
LACMA Announces New Art + Technology Lab Grant Winners
American Artist and Lawrence Lek are among the recipients for LACMA’s 2021 Art + Technology Lab grants and Hyperallergic got a sneak peek.
Art
A Photographer Retraces New York’s Forgotten Springs and Wells
A new book pairs photos from the early 1900s of springs and wells in New York with modern-day snapshots, revealing a transformed city.