Art
How Do Artists See Themselves?
Self-portraits by Van Gogh, Francis Bacon, and more explore not just how these artists saw the world but also what “selfie” culture says about us.
Sarah Rose Sharp
Sarah Rose Sharp is a Detroit-based writer, activist, and multimedia artist. She is primarily concerned with the experiences of making and engaging with art, and researching the state of contemporary art in postindustrial and redeveloping cities.
Interview
Sam Dienst Weaves the Everyday Into Rich Tapestries
Dienst wrests playfulness and movement from the warp and weft of weaving.
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.
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Previously unpublished pieces from the artist’s oeuvre trace the origins of his unique perspective.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.