Crystal Bridges Expands its Vision of American Art
July 15, 2026
Following a 114,000-square-foot expansion designed by Safdie Architects, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's redevelopment will increase visitor access.
From Spectacle to Industry: The World Fairs That Changed Everything
July 8, 2026
World fairs, or universal expositions, are large‑scale international events created to present a nation’s accomplishments to a global audience.
From Maradona’s Shirt to Winner’s Medals: The World Cup of Memorabilia
June 29, 2026
As fans enjoy the biggest World Cup in history across the USA, collectors are already asking what will be worth owning when the final whistle blows?
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.
The Bear Necessities: How Winnie the Pooh Became a Gentle Superstar
June 16, 2026
A century after A.A. Milne's The Wrong Sort of Bees appeared in the London Evening News, Pooh's gentle adventures continue to delight readers.
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.
Going it Alone: Creativity Through Isolation
May 26, 2026
For artists like Agnes Martin, Hilma af Klint, Bill Traylor, and Charles Burchfield, isolation was a framework that shaped the work itself.
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.
