Books
The Children’s Book Author Who Was Also an Artist
Leo Lionni’s wide-ranging practice was kaleidoscopic and rooted in a strong sense of justice.
Lauren Moya Ford
Art
Before Picasso, Joaquín Sorolla Was America's Favorite Spanish Artist
A century after his death, the Meadows Museum offers a rare opportunity to experience 26 of the artist’s luminous paintings of Spanish landscapes.
Art
The Painter Mexico City Lost Too Soon
Abraham Ángel embodied a new type of homegrown Mexican artist who rejected past European traditions in favor of local influences like arte popular.
Art
The Unsung Women of American Land Art
Groundswell is a crucial reexamination of important but under-recognized artists working with the land.
Art
The Many Faces of Guadalajara's Famed Ceramics Studio
In the 1990s, Cerámica Suro began to seek out artists, offering its facility as the site for experimental collaborations in clay.
Books
The Stories Behind the World’s Most Coveted Dyes
Dyed garments were once treasured items whose colors could take significant time, long distances, and untold fortunes to produce.
Books
What Did Home Mean to Leonora Carrington?
A new book explores the many places the artist lived in and how they shaped how she made art.
Books
The Exquisite Illustrations of a Pioneering Woman Herbalist
A Curious Herbal, the first modern edition of Elizabeth Blackwell’s 18th-century botanical guide, grants her the recognition that she has long deserved.
Art
New Takes on Traditional Chinese Ink Painting
Summoning Memories features artists of Chinese descent who negotiate the long legacy of Chinese calligraphy and ink painting through alternative approaches.
Art
Remembering a Giant of Japanese Painting
Nearly 50 years after Setsuko Mitsuhashi's early death, her legacy lives on and in the hearts of anyone who sees her art.
Art
A Pioneering Feminist of Japanese Modernism
Whether she’s depicting herself or something else, the act of making a picture clearly brought Yuki Ogura a sense of completion and even joy.
Books
The World Is Finally Ready for Mina Loy
A new exhibition and forthcoming book honor the overlooked 20th-century female artist.