John Constable and the Beauty of Everyday England
April 8, 2026
Two and a half centuries after his birth, John Constable endures as one of Britain’s radical artists, who immortalized scenes from the English countryside.
How Winter in Arles Changed Van Gogh’s Use of Color
April 1, 2026
“Under the blue sky, the orange, yellow, red patches of flowers take on an amazing brilliance," wrote van Gogh in the spring of 1888.
Why is Gustav Klimt Auction Gold?
March 23, 2026
In 2025 a painting by Gustav Klimt became the most expensive work of Modern art ever sold at auction. What is it about Klimt that commands such high prices?
The People’s Hand: The Loves, Life, and Art of Margaret Kilgallen
March 18, 2026
Margaret Kilgallen fused folk art influences into graffiti art, painting, and installation, bringing San Francisco’s underground art scene into the mainstream.
Whaam! The Pop Art of Roy Lichtenstein Comes to the Whitney
March 10, 2026
Roy Lichtenstein’s signature Ben-Day dots will be taking over the Whitney Museum of American Art in the fall of 2026.
Holy Price Tags, Batman! The Incredible Rise of Comics at Auction
March 4, 2026
What was once merely a childhood pastime has transformed into a serious financial heavyweight, as vintage comics have become the ultimate attic treasure.
Matisse’s Cut-Outs to Form New Exhibit at Chicago Institute
February 23, 2026
Bed bound following surgery, divorced, and surviving during Nazi occupation, Henri Matisse was in turmoil when he turned his focus to a new medium.
Memorabilia from the Titanic that has Resurfaced in Recent Years
February 19, 2026
More than a century after RMS Titanic slipped beneath the Atlantic and into folklore, memorabilia from that fateful ship continues to resurface at auction.
Can Art Be Slow? Why Collectors Are Seeking Stillness in a Speed-Obsessed Era
February 9, 2026
Our modern world is defined by speed with the unspoken motto, the faster the better. Amid this accelerating tempo, where is the off-ramp to quiet stillness?
The Challenges of the Artist in Winter
February 2, 2026
Artists have long suffered for their art. For some, that struggle extended beyond the studio and into unforgiving climates to capture frostbitten landscapes.
