North American Art

Women Artists

Lee Krasner—Artist of Many Faces

For a long time, Lee Krasner’s (1908–1984) art has been overshadowed by that of her husband Jackson Pollock. Difficult to categorize, her work...

Michel Rutten 6 January 2025

Quiz

In the Shadows of Solitude: An Edward Hopper QUIZ

Joanna Kaszubowska 4 January 2025

Quiz

QUIZ: Cindy Sherman vs the Old Masters—Can You Recognize These Famous Paintings?

Kate Wojtczak, Magda Michalska, Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 4 January 2025

Contemporary Art

5 Works to Get to Know Christelle Oyiri—Tate’s New Infinities Commission

Christelle Oyiri, also known as Crystallmess, is a French interdisciplinary artist, DJ, and music producer of mixed heritage—Ivorian, Guadeloupean,...

Seoyoung (Alyssa) Kim 2 January 2025

Women Artists

Dinner Party for Badass Women by Judy Chicago

Dinner is served for some of the most famous and important women in history. Goddesses, saints, artists, poets, writers, queens, wives, mothers, and...

Jimena Escoto 31 December 2024

Contemporary Art

The Multi-Sensory Universe of Nick Cave

Nick Cave activates our imaginations with his tangible soundsuit sculptures, soulful dance performances and whimsical installations.

Marga Patterson 30 December 2024

Impressionism

Childe Hassam in 10 Paintings: Discover the American Impressionist

Frederick Childe Hassam (1859–1935) was an American Impressionist known for his city scenes from Boston, New York, and Paris. He was extremely...

Jimena Escoto 23 December 2024

Women Artists

Matilda Browne: The Forgotten Female Impressionist Who Transformed American Art

Matilda Browne (1869–1947) was a successful artist painting in the Impressionist style in the early 20th century, but unfortunately, only a few...

Alexandra Kiely 20 December 2024

Art History 101

Pop Art 101: Everything You Need to Know

Everyone is familiar with Pop Art and everyone can recognize its most iconic artists and artworks. Cartoon characters, food, everyday products, are...

Errika Gerakiti 19 December 2024

Frederic Edwin Church aurora borealis: Frederic Edwin Church, Aurora Borealis, 1865, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC, USA. Detail. Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Aurora Borealis by Frederic Edwin Church

Aurora Borealis is an American national treasure. It explores the relationship between the land, its viewer, and its destiny. It is a masterpiece of...

James W Singer 15 December 2024

Artist Stories

John Singer Sargent’s Magnificent Watercolors

European-American painter John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) is remembered for his impressive, large-scale portraits of British, French, and American...

Alexandra Kiely 13 December 2024

Photography

Watch Nicole Kidman as John Singer Sargent’s Sitters

In June 1999, Nicole Kidman was featured on the cover of Vogue. She was photographed and posed in a number of John Singer Sargent re-imaginings by...

Zuzanna Stańska 13 December 2024