The Futurist rebellion of David Burliuk
December 8, 2021
David Burliuk was a punk. Learn about the poet and cubist artist who took the early 20th century Russian avant-garde by storm.
Artist Spotlight
Alvar Aalto: Effortlessly Modern Design
October 11, 2021
Alvar Aalto is celebrated as the inventor of bent plywood furniture; even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, you'll recognise his influence on design.
Seven things to know about Joan Miró
August 11, 2021
Seven things to know about Joan Miró, whose abstract forms and vibrant palette have made him a favorite among collectors of the modernist masters.
An Introduction to Precisionism
July 21, 2021
Precisionism was the first art movement indigenous to the United States. Read about a crucial movement in American Modernism.
Massimo Vitali: Photography and the Art of Summer
August 20, 2019
Venture beyond the surface of photographer Massimo Vitali's idyllic beach scenes to uncover their latent meaning. Plus, see recent Massimo Vitali prices.
How to Harness Creativity (the Salvador Dalí Way)
April 9, 2019
Artist Salvador Dalí pushed the boundaries of creative thinking. See what there is to learn from the surrealist’s unconventional – yet effective – approach.
Keith Haring and Street Art: Artist Spotlight
May 1, 2018
From subway drawings to public murals, street art pioneer Keith Haring laid the groundwork for an art movement engaged in social and political discourse.
A Celebration of Famous Mothers in Art and Literature
April 26, 2018
In honor of mother’s day, let’s celebrate the contributions of famous mothers in art and literature.
Artist Spotlight: Roberto Matta
February 20, 2018
Explore Chilean artist Roberto Matta's signature artistic vision and his relationships with artists including Robert Motherwell and Andre Breton.
Gertrude Stein: Biography, Influence, and Legacy
January 29, 2018
Gertrude Stein was an American modernist and a revolutionary character in the Parisian salon era of the early twentieth century.