Researchers suggest Venus figurines were made to help women survive pregnancy in the harshest of climates
Dating back tens of thousands of years, small sculptures known as Venus figurines are among the oldest known figurines that exist. Depicting women who are pregnant or obese – quite […]
Josef O’Connor on “Going, Going, Gone”: his work in the RA Summer Exhibition that does more than take up wall space
An aptly named print hangs in the Royal Academy’s Winter Exhibition – this year’s rescheduled edition of the RA’s famed Summer Exhibition. Going, Going, Gone. (Lot 44 – The Atlantic […]
See the 12 submissions shortlisted for High Line Plinth commissions
After appealing to the public for their input, the High Line in New York City has announced the 12 artists whose works have been shortlisted for the Plinth. The submissions […]
ICOM survey found museums around the world in better place than anticipated, but the pandemic’s effects are far from over
In a follow-up report, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has found the state of cultural institutions around the world to be better than anticipated earlier in the year. Having […]
Art historian attributes recently resurfaced drawing to Leonardo da Vinci
It could perhaps be said that every art historian who has embarked on the path of research hopes, if only even slightly, to make a discovery unlike any other. For […]
Anonymous Was a Woman announces 2020 recipients of grants totaling $250,000
More than 600 women artists have been awarded the Anonymous Was a Woman grants. The $25,000 (£18,800) unrestricted grants are given in recognition of accomplishments, artistic growth, originality, and potential […]
Andy Warhol Foundation names 2020 Arts Writers Grants
The Andy Warhol Foundation has named its 2020 cohort of Arts Writers Grants recognising 22 writers across three categories, articles, books, and short-form writing. The recipients receive one-on-one time with […]
