Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art

Rebecca Horn: Of Body, Transformation, and Machines

Rebecca Horn was a pivotal figure in 20th-century art. In the wake of her recent passing, we explore her life, work, and the lasting impact she had...

Carlotta Mazzoli 17 October 2024

Contemporary Art

5 Reasons to Take Part in Wrocław Off Gallery Weekend

Wrocław Off Gallery Weekend is a unique event that is organized in Wrocław, Poland on the October 18–20, 2024. It networks and unites various...

Guest Author 16 October 2024

Contemporary Art

Mire Lee—Visit New Artwork in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall

From October 9, 2024, London’s Tate Modern will present an exciting new artwork as part of the Hyundai Commission series. Acclaimed contemporary...

Carlotta Mazzoli 10 October 2024

Artist Stories

Thawan Duchanee: Paintings Are a Way of Expressing Feelings Without Any Explanation

Thawan Duchanee (1939–2014) was a painter, sculptor, and architect from Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. He is Thailand’s most celebrated...

Isla Phillips-Ewen 10 October 2024

Artist Stories

Celebrating M. F. Husain—One of India’s Most Iconic Artists

Maqbool Fida Husain’s artwork exudes a timeless quality that bridges the past and the present. His forms honor sacred traditions while also...

Guest Author 2 October 2024

Contemporary Art

4 Black Contemporary Artists Everyone Should Know

As art historians, it is our duty to acknowledge the importance of those overlooked and underprivileged artists who may not be as famous as they...

Magda Michalska 1 October 2024

Contemporary Art

5 Contemporary Artists on Instagram You Should Follow

On Instagram you can find not only photos of people’s meals but also a few artsy jewels. Today we want to show you which of the recognized artists...

Magda Michalska 23 September 2024

Review

Mothers of Invention: The Feminist Roots of Contemporary Art – Book Review

The book Mothers of Invention: The Feminist Roots of Contemporary Art comprises an innovative collection of essays by four different authors. Each...

Kaena Daeppen 6 September 2024

Sculpture

Eerie, Haunting and Below the Sea: DeCaires Taylor’s Underwater Museums

In 2006, British artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed the first undersea sculpture park in the Caribbean. Since that time he has created...

Nadine Waldmann 2 September 2024

Fashion

Is It Fashion or Is It Art? Roberto Capucci’s Sculpture Dresses

Roberto Capucci (b. 1930) is an Italian fashion designer. Or maybe he’s a sculptor. It’s difficult to be sure. Capucci’s sculpture dresses make...

Alexandra Kiely 20 August 2024

Aleksandra Waliszewska, Untitled, 1997-2022, Museum of Modern Art, Warsaw, Poland. Contemporary Art

The Dark Arts of Aleksandra Waliszewska

Rather unsettling, quite macabre, and more than slightly erotic, the paintings and illustrations by Polish artist Aleksandra Waliszewska are...

Marta Wiktoria Bryll 1 August 2024

Painting

British Summer Captured in 3 Paintings

Regardless of what country you grew up in, there really isn’t anything like the feel of sand between your toes. The sound of people swimming in...

Tony Heathfield 22 July 2024