A Rise in Art Crime
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, important art and cultural sites around the world sit unprotected, and thieves, looters, and...
The Limited Editions Club
Anyone who loves and appreciates books know that there are those rare volumes which blur the line between literature and art, often with...
Creatively Connecting
Not only are people turning to art during these uncertain times, but they are becoming art. As was mentioned in one of our previous...
A Helping Hand: Artists and the WPA
“Hell, they’ve got to eat, too.” -Harry Hopkins, US Secretary of Commerce 1938-1940 With the passage of time it is easy to forget just...
The Healing Power of Art In Times of Uncertainty
Art is the only way to run…without leaving home. -Twyla Tharp In times of uncertainty, human beings look to art. Whether it’s a favorite...
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
By the mid-nineteenth century British society had reached a crossroads. The Industrial Revolution had changed everything, and not always...
The World is Wide Enough: The Fine Arts and Popular Culture
The fine arts have always enjoyed a special status in high society. For centuries anybody who was anybody had at least one oil painting...
In Plain Sight: The Book As A Work of Art
Books are often overlooked as works of art. From the medieval illuminators to Johannes Gutenberg to William Morris to the Easton Press,...
Capturing Contemplation: Contemporary Sculptor Wang Shaojun
Wang Shaojun is a Chinese sculptural artist based in Beijing, China. Born in 1958, he is now a professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts
Long Overdue: Cultural Change Affecting the Art Market
The art market is experiencing a boom in demand for work by African American artists. Many factors over the years have contributed to this w