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 […]
London’s Tin Can Alley gets £1b revamp by Outernet featuring the world’s largest “digital canvas”
The stage for public art in London just keeps getting bigger and bigger, at least from a digital standpoint. Earlier this year, Europe’s largest billboard located in London’s Piccadilly Circus […]
Deaccessioning artwork: the complex problem facing museums
The term “deaccessioning” has become a dirty word in the museum world since COVID-19 began. The complex practice of putting an art collection object up for sale has become even […]
Art World Roundup: New news from the Met on Sackler connections, a $22,000 publication on the Sistine Chapel, and more
In this week’s Art World Roundup, we look at a Picasso exhibition extended in London, the Met announces it will reconsider Sackler, and a new book on the Sistine Chapel […]
“Turner’s Modern World” unites Turner’s “The Fighting Temeraire” with preparatory study for the first time ever
The Fighting Temeraire by JMW Turner is among the artist’s most-recognised paintings. It’s been voted as England’s favourite painting, it’s held a prominent position in a James Bond movie, and […]
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 […]
