Art
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making an Illuminated Manuscript
At the Morgan Library in New York, an unfinished manuscript from 1400s France can teach us how Medieval artists crafted their exquisitely detailed works.
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10 Art Shows to See in LA This August
Printed Matter’s Art Book Fair, Suchitra Mattai’s textiles, an exhibition of artworks found in storage, and much more.
News
Salt-and-Pepper Building Debate Shakes Up British Town
What began as a simple project to honor two historic water towers in Goole with a salt-and-pepper shaker set quickly divided locals, who can’t agree on which building represents which condiment.
News
David Hockney’s New Portrait of Harry Styles Unveiled
The painting will join other works by the 86-year-old artist in a forthcoming exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery.
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.
Opportunities
Opportunities in August 2023
From residencies, fellowships, and workshops to grants, open calls, and commissions, our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.
Art
Artist Abby Donovan Pursues the Unnameable
The elusive connection between what we can and cannot express summarizes Donovan’s unique trajectory in contemporary art.
News
Guggenheim Raises Ticket Costs as US Museums Get Pricier
A family outing to the New York museum for two parents and two teenagers would cost over $100 with the new admission fees.
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Wildfires and Record Heat Threaten Italy’s Cultural Heritage
The Sicilian Archaeological Park of Segesta and the church of San Benedetto il Moro are among the landmarks impacted by fires in the Mediterranean.
Film
Maybe Some Artists Don't Make It For a Reason
Make Me Famous, a new documentary about East Village artist Edward Brezinski, does little to prove that its subject should have risen to the top.
Art
Breaking With Monuments as Institutional Selfies
Thomas J Price’s bronze statues of Black individuals look like people we might know or see out in public, rather than generals and political leaders.
News
Ruins of Ancient Roman Theater Discovered During Dig for New Hotel
The ruins of Roman Emperor Nero’s theater, long believed lost, were found under the gardens of the Palazzo della Rovere just outside of Vatican City.