The Art Angle The Roundup: 2024—The Year in Art This week, Artnet Pro editor and art critic Andrew Russeth joins the podcast. By Sonia Manalili & Kate Brown & Ben Davis, 2 hours ago
Art History Unlocking Van Eyck’s ‘Arnolfini Portrait’, One of World’s Most Enigmatic Paintings Some juicy details are hiding in plain sight! By Karen Chernick, 7 hours ago
Art History The 19th-Century Painting That Made Ridley Scott Give the Thumbs Up to ‘Gladiator’ "Whatever the script is, we’ll get it right. I’m doing this movie." By Tim Brinkhof, Dec 16, 2024
Art World This Snowman Never Melts—Here’s How Two Artists Pulled It Off Move over, Frosty! Here's the story of the art world's most famous weatherproof snowman, courtesy of the Swiss duo Fischli and Weiss. By Tim Brinkhof, Dec 14, 2024
Art World Is That Mary Magdalene Hiding in the Corner of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Fresco? The figure's shocking yellow hair and dress were key clues. By Richard Whiddington, Dec 12, 2024
Reviews Artists Grapple With Orientalism’s Thorny Legacy in Doha Museum Show In a Doha exhibition, the work of 25 artists come together to create a picture of how Orientalism—a concept frequently associated with historical movements—continues to evolve today. By Annikka Olsen, Dec 8, 2024
Art World Egg Decoration, Paper Cutting, and More Traditional Arts at Risk UNESCO has released its annual list of Intangible Cultural Heritage they seek to help preserve. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 6, 2024
Art World Notre-Dame Rises Again: The Stats Behind the Cathedral’s Remarkable Restoration See inside the newly restored cathedral, which reopens to the public on December 8. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 5, 2024
Pop Culture Martha Stewart Catches Heat for Snapping Photos in the Sistine Chapel Photography in the famed chapel is prohibited. By Vittoria Benzine, Dec 4, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Meet the Mysterious Woman Who Shaped MoMA MoMa's exhibition "Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of the Modern" is based on the art collection of the museum's enigmatic cofounder. Her efforts and collection have forged the ongoing narrative of Modern art. By Brad Phillips, Dec 3, 2024
Art & Tech X-Ray Analysis of Gauguin Painting Reveals Hidden Details… and a Dead Beetle The artist's feline still life harbors more than one critter. By Eileen Kinsella, Dec 2, 2024
On View How Rijksmuseum’s Dazzling Asian Bronze Show Rethinks Art History From hidden scrolls to secret mirrors, this extensive exhibition brings together bronze works from across Asia that span 4,000 years. By Vivienne Chow, Nov 29, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Jean-Léon Gérôme’s Art Epitomized Orientalism. A Major Show in Doha Reconsiders His Legacy The 400-work exhibition "Seeing Is Believing: The Art and Influence of Gérôme" present broader and more diverse perspectives on the artist, without overlooking the critical scrutiny. By Annikka Olsen, Nov 29, 2024
Auctions Keith Haring’s Subway Drawings Pull in $9.2 Million in a White-Glove Sale The subway drawings, produced during the 1980s on vacant advertising boards, exceeded Sotheby’s sales estimates. By Tim Brinkhof, Nov 22, 2024
Pop Culture How TikTok Turned a Hidden Art Historical Gem Into the Hottest Selfie Spot in Rome The jury's still out on whether TikTok fame is harmful or helpful. By Vittoria Benzine, Nov 18, 2024
