News
Museum of the Bible Launches “New Testament Experience”
The controversial Washington, DC, institution’s hot new attraction will have you back for a second coming.
Sarah Rose Sharp
Interview
At Age 81, Carole Harris Is Embracing Imperfection
Her creations have a beautiful economy, where even rusty old machine parts might become transformed into a gilded patina on one of her sensuous memory maps.
News
Francis Bacon’s Portrait of a Tragic Lover Goes to Auction for the First Time
Thought to be among his strongest works, "Portrait of George Dyer Crouching" (1966) will leave private collection for the first time since its debut.
Books
The Tragic, Poetic, and Ironic Ways in Which Artists Die
A new book by former Met Museum archivist Jim Moske assembles a haunting and hilarious revue of artist obituaries from 1906 to 1929.
Art
Inside the Life of Bird-Rehabilitator-Artist-Professor Sheida Soleimani
The artist’s work is the cognitive equivalent of a rock-climbing wall, in which visual handholds open up interpretive pathways.
Books
New Book Explores M.C. Escher’s Lesser-Known Works
Previously unpublished pieces from the artist’s oeuvre trace the origins of his unique perspective.
Art
These Are Some of the Earliest Pet Photographs
A History of Photography (Through Pets) tracks the development of photography through images of our furry companions.
Art
Women Chairmakers Get a Seat at the Table
Seating Assignment centers 15 female designers who are pushing the boundaries of the traditional furniture object.
Books
Seeing Photography as an African Art Form
Giulia Paoletti surveys the development of Senegalese photography along with more than a century of shattering historic events.
Art
Prince William and Ayo Edebiri Photo Becomes Meme About Royal Discomfort
Sometimes, taking a moment out of context reveals a deeper truth.
Interview
Kayla Powers Weaves Sensory Maps of Detroit
The fiber artist forages local plants to create delicate urban-agrarian weavings.
News
Museum Selfie-Takers Are Causing Damage by Backing Into Artworks
Insurers warn of a "growing trend" as some visitors are more focused on stunting for the ’gram than having an ecstatic art experience.