Joan Miró and the United States: Dialogues That Shaped Modern Art
At Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, a new exhibition sheds light on an often-overlooked chapter of modern art: the transatlantic dialogue between...
Celia Leiva Otto 23 October 2025
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QUIZ: Abstract Expressionism for Nerds
Tommy Thiange 18 October 2025
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 29 September 2025
10 Must-See Exhibitions Fall 2025
Fall might be the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, but it is also the time to see some great art. Here is our regular roundup of some of the...
Catriona Miller 22 September 2025
Art on Screen: 12 Movies About Artists Worth Seeing
Whether troubled or exciting, extraordinary or perfectly average, the lives of artists are an endless source of inspiration for cinematographers.
Edoardo Cesarino 18 September 2025
Abstract Expressionism 101: Everything You Need to Know
Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the USA in the 1940s and 1950s. Some of its most prominent artists are Jackson Pollock,...
Errika Gerakiti 1 September 2025
Jackson Pollock: The Face of Abstract Expressionism
“Jackson Pollock. Is he the greatest living painter in the United States?” was the question posed in Life Magazine in 1949, marking the...
Ania Kaczynska 11 August 2025
Paintings in The Accountant Movie
The Accountant is a 2016 action thriller starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, and J. K. Simmons, and was directed by Gavin O’Connor. It centers on...
Sarah Mills 14 April 2025
The Irascibles: The Birth of American Abstract Expressionism
This photograph of New York-based Abstract Expressionist painters was published in Life magazine in January of 1951. The photograph, dubbed “The...
Tom Anderson 13 February 2025
Canine Companions: Famous Artists and Their Beloved Dogs
There’s nothing like the bond between a passionate creator and their loyal four-legged friend. Let’s explore the heartwarming...
Jimena Aullet 10 February 2025
Art History Inspired Birthday Cakes
Birthday cakes are an established tradition for many. Baking in itself is an art – a delicious one. So why have a cake that is only delicious? Make...
Vithória Konzen Dill 22 August 2024
Artist and Patron – Friend or Foe?
Since ancient times, patrons have played a vital role in art history. Patronage can be found almost everywhere – in Europe, feudal Japan, and...
Candy Bedworth 30 July 2024
