Was Marsden Hartley Really a Great Painter?
Was American painter Marsden Hartley an innovator, or an imitator? Some call him a great artist, while others say he didn't know how to paint.
How to Talk About Diego Rivera and Mexican Art
Diego Rivera’s artwork has always been intimately tied to the culture of his native Mexico, although this was not always seen as a sophisticated choice.
The Candid Appeal of the Advertising Show Card
A hand-painted show card evokes a certain nostalgia and humanity that machine-made signs can never arouse: It suggests honesty.
Francis Picabia’s Chameleonic Style
The Francis Picabia retrospective at MoMA is wowing museumgoers again with his ever-shifting, always challenging art.
500 Years of Hell With Hieronymus Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch died 500 years ago, but we can't take our eyes off of his paintings.
Reinterpreting The Chauvet Cave Paintings
Do France’s Chauvet Cave paintings depict a contemporary volcanic eruption? Recent research argues that they do.
Power in the Painting: Faith Ringgold and her Story Quilts
Through a didactic retelling of history, artist Faith Ringgold uses her story quilts to reframe the past.
Experiencing Monet’s Giverny
Want to experience Claude Monet’s Giverny? Do so easily through his paintings or travel.
The Global Rise of Street Art
Pow! Wow! mural festivals are growing internationally and exponentially. Learn about the rise and acceptance of street art.