East vs. West: Preparatory Painting Approaches Beyond Europe
July 30, 2025
From the subcontinent of India to the courts of China, artists developed unique approaches to convey equally splendid scenes.
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Peter Zumthor’s LACMA Design: Bold Artistic Vision or Controversial Misstep?
July 23, 2025
More than two decades in the making, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new building designed by Peter Zumthor is due to open its doors in 2026.
Layer by Layer: Artistic Techniques for Building Depth, Realism, and Texture
July 21, 2025
Painting is more than a simple coat of colour on canvas. It's a series of layers that allows tones, values and depth to dazzle the viewer.
What Makes a Work of Art Timeless in an Age Obsessed with Now?
July 14, 2025
As AI-generated images and nostalgic pixel art flirt with popularity, certain works of art remain immune to the aging effects of trends.
Artwork Preparation: The Blueprint Behind Artworks
July 9, 2025
Beneath the artworks that we uphold as quintessential examples of talent are many layers of preparation.
The Rise of Sentimentality: Are We Entering a New Romantic Period in Art?
July 2, 2025
A noticeable shift in artistic trends in recent years has revealed a renewed focus on human feeling. Could this mark the rise of a “New Romantic” era?
Remembering Barbara Hepworth: The Sculptor Who Carved Modernism into Stone
June 30, 2025
When Barbara Hepworth died in a fire at her St Ives studio in 1975, Britain lost a remarkable artistic voice.
Chasing Light: Artists and Collectors in the Summer Season
June 18, 2025
As summer stretches on, warmth and golden light bring landscape to life and spark fresh energy in the artist’s studio.
A century of Robert Rauschenberg: Blurring Boundaries, Redefining Art
June 16, 2025
In what would have been Robert Rauschenberg's 100th year, we look back at his career of vivid experimentation and breaking rules.
The Glasgow Boys: Scotland’s Answer to Impressionism
June 11, 2025
A group of 19th century artists from Glasgow, disillusioned with Victorian traditions of romantic landscape painting, channeled new ideas about color.
