Art History How Did a Third-Century Catholic Saint Become a Gay Icon? Here’s the Homoerotic History of Saint Sebastian Oscar Wilde was inspired by Guido Reni's painting of the saint, along with many others. By Katie White, Jun 28, 2022
Art History German Librarians Just Discovered a New Drawing by Albrecht Dürer on the Title Page of a Long-Ignored Book From the 16th Century The illustration was found during a recent audit of the institution’s collection of books published by Venetian printer Aldus Manutius. By Artnet News, Jun 22, 2022
Art History Faith Ringgold’s ‘Tar Beach’ Is the Epitome of Summer Dreaming. Here Are Three Things to Know About This Classic Work of Art Liberation is a key theme for the artist. By Katie White, Jun 19, 2022
Art History Is Seurat’s ‘La Grande Jatte’ the Most Misunderstood Painting of the Modern Era? Here Are 3 Facts That Cast a New Light on This Sunny Idyll Look closer and darker themes emerge. By Katie White, Jun 10, 2022
Art History Self-Taught Artist Ovartaci Made Fantastical Creations in a Psychiatric Hospital for Over 50 Years. Now They’ve Found a Home in the Art World The artist has remained largely unknown outside of specialized circles. By Katie White, Jun 7, 2022
Art History Who Was Janet Sobel, the Ukrainian-Born Abstract Artist Who Created Drip Paintings Years Before Jackson Pollock? The Museum of Modern Art has displayed one of Sobel's canvases in a recent installation of Ukrainian-born artists. By Katie White, May 17, 2022
Art History A $10 Million Wax Sculpture by Salvador Dalí, Long Believed to Have Been Destroyed, Just Turned Up in a Collector’s Vault The piece was unveiled today at a gallery in Hawaii, on the 118th anniversary of the Surrealist master’s birth. By Artnet News, May 11, 2022
Art History Cecilia Vicuña Had to Repaint One of Her Works in the Venice Biennale Because a Friend Lost It When Moving Into a New House The artist revealed the untold story of a previously discarded work during a chance encounter with its new owner. By Maya Asha McDonald, May 10, 2022
Art History Matisse’s ‘The Red Studio’ Has Puzzled Critics and Collectors Since Its Creation—Here Are 3 Things You Might Not Know About It In a new exhibition, the Museum of Modern Art re-stages the studio inside the museum alongside the 1911 painting. By Katie White, May 8, 2022
Art History Leonardo da Vinci Invented the Parachute, the Helicopter, and, New Research Suggests, the Whoopee Cushion In 1507, Leonardo designed what he called "a flatulence machine" to use on an unsuspecting rival. By Pac Pobric, Mar 31, 2022
Art History Who Was Leonora Carrington? The Untold Story of the Mystical Surrealist Whose Visions Shaped the 2022 Venice Biennale In both her fiction and her art, Carrington predicted some of the major themes that haunt the present. By Eleanor Heartney, Mar 27, 2022
Art History Meet Eric Turquin, the Art Historian-Detective Who Keeps Finding Multimillion-Dollar Old Masters Hiding in Plain Sight The French expert has a knack for spotting masterpieces, and hopes his experience helps reignite a passion for the once sleepy field. By Naomi Rea, Mar 22, 2022
Art History A Brief, Fluttering History of Butterflies in Art, From Symbols of Regeneration to Reminders of the Fleetingness of Life With the dawn of spring, we take a closer look at the symbolism of butterflies, across the centuries. By Katie White, Mar 18, 2022
Art History Ukrainian Artist Maria Prymachenko’s Fantastical Visions Have Captivated the World—Here Are 3 Key Insights Into Her Life and Work An inspiration for Picasso and Chagall, her works are now an international symbol of the call for peace. By Katie White, Mar 15, 2022
Art History Hans Holbein’s Masterful ‘Ambassadors’ Is Full of Extraordinary Riddles. Here Are 3 Facts to Help You Make Sense of Them The painting has been the subject of boisterous debate for decades. By Katie White, Feb 21, 2022
