Photography in the 19th Century and the Birth of the Celebrity
September 28, 2026
For centuries, the only way to depict major events and dignitaries was through art until French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce.
Art Histories
When Artists Saw Antiquity Firsthand
September 14, 2026
Antiquity has long been a source of inspiration for artists. What has remained constant is the profound impact antiquity has had on creative minds.
The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of a 21st Century Icon: Yayoi Kusama
September 9, 2026
Yayoi Kusama rose to prominence in the swinging sixties before fading into relative obscurity, only to stage a remarkable comeback in the 21st century.
David Hockney’s Paintings Were a Sun-Drenched Celebration of Life
June 23, 2026
David Hockney never stopped breaking barriers to become one of contemporary art’s most important figures until his death on 11 June 2026 at 88.
Reinvention Through Classicism: Picasso Before and After Rome 1917
June 8, 2026
Picasso's 1917 Italy trip sparked a shift in his work, from Cubist innovation to a renewed engagement with Classical tradition, reshaping the course of his art.
The Art of Returning Home
June 2, 2026
Some of art’s most memorable works were born of homecomings, like David Hockney rediscovering the electric greens of his Yorkshire roots.
When an Artist’s “Minor” Works Matter More
May 21, 2026
Famous artists are often synonymous with their most identifiable works but more of these artists’ stories can be found in their overlooked works.
How Mediterranean Light Rewired Modern Painting
May 18, 2026
Painters from Bonnard to Matisse flocked to Southern France to experience light like no other in the world.
East Meets West Meets Imagination: The Evolution of Chinoiserie
May 12, 2026
Chinoiserie swept across Europe, as European designers channeled their admiration to produce a romanticized interpretation of Asian aesthetics.
The Mission School: A Bay Area Artistic Revolution
April 15, 2026
San Francisco’s bohemian neighborhood of the Mission District has long been a source of innovation and avant-garde thinking.
