Theodore Carter is the author of several books including "Stealing The Scream" and "Frida Sex Dreams and Other Unnerving Disruptions". You can see his art out in the streets of Washington, DC, and on his website: https://theodorecarter.com.
QUIZ: Art and Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
Theodore Carter 21 February 2026
The Violent Beauty of George Bellows’ Boxing Paintings
George Bellows’ boxing paintings capture the dynamic action of a vicious sport, its blood-thirsty fans, and the grace and beauty of its athletes. A...
Theodore Carter 17 February 2026
William H. Johnson in 10 Artworks—From Post-Impressionism to Folk Art
William H. Johnson’s paintings show a breadth of styles ranging from realism to Post-Impressionism, and later a folk art aesthetic that would...
Theodore Carter 12 February 2026
Betsy Graves Reyneau: Portraitist and Social Justice Warrior
When first unveiled at the Smithsonian in 1944, Betsy Graves Reyneau’s 38 portraits of prominent African Americans were potent weapons in the...
Theodore Carter 9 February 2026
QUIZ: Whose Fruit Is This?
Theodore Carter 24 January 2026
QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Washington, DC’s Art?
Theodore Carter 24 January 2026
5 Frida Kahlo Self-Portraits You Need to See
Frida Kahlo’s modern persona evokes images of beautiful flowers, elaborate dresses, and the artist’s famous unibrow. However, her work is much...
Theodore Carter 21 January 2026
QUIZ: Santa Claus In Art
Theodore Carter, 6 December 2025
5 American Painters Who Defined the Pirate Mythos
For many of us, the word “pirate” evokes images of an era full of gallant white-sailed ships, skull and crossbones flags, red bandanas, gold...
Theodore Carter 4 December 2025
Salvador Dalí and Philippe Halsman: 37 Years of Collaboration
Salvador Dalí and Philippe Halsman’s 37-year collaboration challenged viewers and revealed connections between the traditionally realistic medium...
Theodore Carter 24 October 2025
