ART News
Edvard Munch’s The Scream: Behind the Scenes
Imagine creating a painting so powerful it gets stolen—twice—and then sells for nearly $120 million at auction.
ART News
Who Are Artists Really Creating For? Audience Expectations in Contemporary Art
Art audiences—from collectors to activists to social media followers—bring unique expectations that influence how and what artists create.
ART News
The Haunting Ear of Vincent van Gogh: A Ghostly Tale of Art and Obsession
Vincent van Gogh’s tormented legacy lingers in his art and the places he once called home.
ART News
Michelangelo’s Pietà Bandini: The Unfinished Masterpiece and Its Dark Legend
Step inside the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and discover why visitors feel a presence that seems alive, lingering in unfinished stone.
ART News
Art World? Or Rather Art Universes? How Many Are There?
The contemporary art field isn’t just one world; it’s a network of diverse “art universes.” Our news editor and art critic Panu Syrjämäki explains the unique challenges and rewards artists face in navigating this complex ecosystem.
ART News
Pablo Picasso’s Guernica: Behind the Scenes
Pablo Picasso’s Guernica confronts viewers with a monochromatic vision of war’s devastation. Created in response to the 1937 bombing of Guernica, the mural reflects the artist’s behind-the-scenes struggle to depict the chaos and horror of war without color, using shades of black, white, and gray.
ART News
Louise Bourgeois: The Shadows of Fear, Memory, and Maternal Power
Fear, memory, and maternal power intertwine in Louise Bourgeois’ Maman and the intimate, haunting exploration of her Cells series.
ART Academy
The Painter's Dilemma: Light, Color, and Emotion
You pause for a moment, realizing that the light is not just illuminating your work—it's changing it.
ART News
Art Basel Paris 2024: A Critic’s View on Global Trends and Collectors
Art Basel Paris 2024 shows steady growth post-Brexit, with notable shifts in collector behavior, focus on political contexts, and significant market impact. Compared to Miami and Hong Kong, Paris stands out for its role in investor predictions and sustainability trends.
ART Academy
Grants and Residencies Provide Emerging Artists Freedom, Space, and Validation
Do you ever feel like your art is stuck in the shadows of day-to-day survival? Wonder how you can find the space and freedom to truly let your creativity soar?
ART News
Salvador DalĂ’s The Persistence of Memory: Behind the Scenes
Salvador DalĂ’s The Persistence of Memory was born from the heat of a Catalonian summer and the depths of his surreal mind. Discover the story behind this timeless masterpiece.
ART Academy
Best Tips to Build an Impressive Art Portfolio
Learn how to build a compelling art portfolio that tells your artistic story, captivates curators, and draws in potential collectors.