Featured Artwork: Peony & Kwannon by Hermann Dudley Murphy
Hermann Dudley Murphy’s Peony & Kwannon is a thoughtful, mature work that starkly contrasts with the artist’s earlier impressionistic work. Murphy, originally celebrated as one of the Boston Impressionists and the proprietor of a frame shop, took a fascinating turn … More…
Export Ban For British Botticelli
The British government has placed an export ban on a rare masterpiece by Botticelli that sold last year for over £9 million. On December 4, 2024, the Botticelli painting Virgin & Child Enthroned sold at Sotheby’s London during their Old … More…
Available Now: Idyll Wise by Amanda Greive
Idyll Wise by Amanda Greive invites viewers into a moment of solitude and peace amidst the chaos of the world. In this intimate painting, a woman lies on her floor, armored with flowers, representing her brief escape from the pressures … More…
NEA-Funded Programs Receive Donations After Trump’s Cuts
Private foundations and organizations are stepping up to fill in the funding gaps caused by recent cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts and other government-run cultural organizations. Cultural organizations across the United States have had to adjust to … More…
Leaky Louvre Roof Nearly Damages Paintings
Recent hailstorms in Paris allowed water to leak into the Louvre, coming close to damaging several proto-Renaissance paintings and sculptures. In any decent introduction to art history class, before you learn anything about the Italian Renaissance, you must first look … More…
First Major Gehry Structure In East Asia
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry’s first major building in East Asia has just broken ground in Taiwan. Gehry is often called one of the world’s premier deconstructivist architects. However, he has frequently rebuffed such titles, not wanting to be stuck … More…
Featured Artwork: Boopsie Daisy by Lucia Heffernan
Stylish, whimsical, and full of character, Boopsie Daisy is a delightful new painting by Lucia Heffernan. The piece features a white bunny donning oversized black flower sunglasses and a chic black-and-white bow perched on her head. Set against a stark … More…
Featured Artwork: Le Palais de Justice by Constantin Kluge
Constantin Kluge’s cityscape, Le Palais de Justice, depicts the Place Saint-Michel, a square in Paris located on the left bank of the River Seine. It is formed by the intersection of the Boulevard Saint Michel, the Rue Danton, and the … More…
Sotheby’s Modern Evening Sale
This past week, the New York auction houses hosted their May Marquee sales. Normally, this is the time of year when the major auction houses can flex and show off their most impressive consignments. However, that did not happen at … More…