Study suggests alcohol withdrawal led Van Gogh to cut off his ear
Perhaps one of the most infamous tales in art history is that Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear. Theories for the artist’s actions have been theorized, but a new […]
From Cardi B to David Hockney, 100+ creatives contribute to “Show Me the Signs” auction benefiting the #SayHerName campaign
Artworks in the style of protests signs by more than 100 creatives will soon hit the auction block to raise money for the families of Black women who have been […]
10 of the best flower paintings to jumpstart the week
Who doesn’t love a good bouquet? Floral still life paintings have been a mainstay in art since almost the beginning. Whether it’s a bouquet of roses or a single stem […]
Deana Lawson named 2020 Hugo Boss Prize winner
Photographer Deana Lawson has been named the winner of the 2020 Hugo Boss Prize. The Prize, presented by the Guggenheim Museum and sponsored by Hugo Boss, is among the most […]
Piet Mondrian focus of restitution lawsuit and new conservation research
Dutch modernist Piet Mondrian, known for his striking colour block paintings, has made headlines twice recently. Once for a repatriation lawsuit involving a German museum and a second time for […]
Researchers suggest da Vinci’s “lost masterpiece” was never actually painted
You can’t lose something that never existed. That’s what some researchers have to say about a work by Leonardo da Vinci known as the “lost masterpiece.” While a full-scale cartoon […]
Inaugural recipients of the Disability Futures Fellows announced by Ford and Mellon Foundations
The Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation have announced the first recipients of a new, 18-month fellowship programme. The Disability Futures Fellows seeks to recognise and amplify the […]
