Frida Kahlo: More Than Her Paintings
September 21, 2026
Frida Kahlo is one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, and her legacy continues to resonate decades after her death.
Artist Spotlight
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.
How Claude Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise” Sparked an Art Revolution
April 30, 2026
A century after his death at his home in Giverny, Claude Monet’s painting Impression, Sunrise still stands as a cornerstone of the Impressionist movement.
This is Not an Article About Rene Magritte’s Shift to Surrealism
April 20, 2026
100 years ago, René Magritte abandoned his early career and leapt into Surrealism with subversive representations that would influence everything.
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.
