Chasing Unicorns in Art Across the Ages
A herd of the magical, elusive creatures alights in uptown Manhattan, while others emerge in galleries and artist’s studios everywhere Read More
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Shirazeh Houshiary: ‘Like the Dark Senses Being Revealed’
Mystical and metaphysical, Shirazeh Houshiary’s sculptures, paintings, and animations explore the very nature of existence
B.C. in 3-D: Rise of the MakerBot Printer
Artists and museums experiment with the possibilities of three-dimensional printing Read More
‘You Become Better with Age’
Artists who are going strong at 80 and up find that old age offers freedom, self-assurance, and room to explore Read More
Let It Bleed: The Frightening Scene on the Met’s Roof
A history of violence resonates in Imran Qureshi’s massive rooftop painting at the Metropolitan Museum, and in other shows by Benny Andrews, Nancy Spero, and more Read More
The Civil War in Art, Then and Now
As several museums showcase works made at the time of the conflict, contemporary artists continue to reflect on its legacy Read More
Safe Sachs: What Happens When Artists Make a Flight-Safety Video
Buckle your seatbelts! Tom Sachs and Van Neistat make a stop-motion animation for VistaJet Read More
Why Can’t We Take Pictures in Art Museums?
In an attempt to balance copyright restrictions and ever-present camera phones, some museums are loosening their ‘no photography’ policies Read More
Your Thievin’ Art? At Play in the Field of Fair Use
Your mug shot. Your profile picture. Your breakfast table. Is anything safe from appropriation artists? Read More
Blanket Statement: 10 Textile Shows, One Museum
Denver Art Museum unites Navajo weavings, Victorian needlework, the original denim, Chinese robes, skinned teddy bears, and a lot more Read More
Poached Eggs: Drawings Based on Angry Birds
A popular video game inspired Lee Walton’s abstract artworks Read More
Kinetic Esthetic: Dannielle Tegeder
The artist inaugurates Hamilton College’s new Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art with a mural and motion machines Read More
