Introducing “And, Also, Too”: A Column Dedicated to the Theory and Practice of Art
The image of the artist as eccentric genius or shaman is ubiquitous in popular culture for good reason. ...
The Assemblage Sculptures of Betye Saar
Artist Betye Saar subverts, reclaims, and draws on both public and personal spaces. Her work remains as relevant today as it did when it was first created.
What Love Tokens Can Tell Us About Poor Women in Early Modern England
Poor English women imbued everyday objects with an emotional power that they gave and received. These were known as love tokens.
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When Photography Wasn’t Art
Today, photography is commonly accepted as a fine art. But through much of the 19th century, it was an art world outcast.
The Cheyenne Artist Who Is Challenging the Silenced History of Native Americans
Using freeway signs as his medium, artist Edgar Heap of Birds disrupts American perceptions of Native-American culture and history.
The Artist Behind Shakespeare’s Most Famous Portrait
Though considered a limited artist, Martin Droeshout engraved the only portrait of Shakespeare, which appeared on the cover of the first folio.
How Luiseno Indian Artist James Luna Resists Cultural Appropriation
Artist James Luna uses his body as an intervention to white art-historical practices.
Kehinde Wiley: The Unlikely Star of the Hit Show “Empire”
Delve into the art and culture of Fox’s “Empire” through the monumental portrait paintings of Kehinde Wiley.
After Returning From War, Veterans Find Solace In Art
The role of art in helping veterans heal from the traumas of war.