A child visiting a Rotterdam museum accidentally damaged a painting by Mark Rothko. The Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is the most visited museum in Rotterdam. Its collection ranges from ancient artifacts to contemporary art. Some highlights include one of the … More…

Eugène Boudin gained considerable recognition in the mid-nineteenth century for his beach scenes. In a way, he documented the growth in popularity of the northern French coastal towns among the middle and upper classes of Paris. By the 1860s, a … More…

The Mauritshuis in The Hague has announced that three of their paintings previously classified as originals by Rembrandt can no longer be attributed as such. The Mauritshuis contains one of the world’s greatest collections of Dutch art, including many prominent … More…

A New York judge has ordered the Art Institute of Chicago to turn over a Nazi-looted Schiele drawing so it can be returned to its rightful owners. I first wrote about this story in 2023, when the Manhattan District Attorney’s … More…

For several decades, King Charles III has invited artists to accompany him during international visits. And now, starting July 10th, Buckingham Palace will open its doors to the public, showcasing several dozen of these works in a special exhibition. The … More…

Summer Afternoon – Tuck’s Point is a luminous celebration of light, leisure, and the legacy of one of America’s most influential female artists, Martha Walter (1875–1976). This exceptional 24 x 30-inch oil on canvas transports the viewer to the tranquil … More…

On Monday, the world mourned the loss of Pope Francis, who served as head of the Catholic Church for over twelve years. As the spiritual leader of 1.3 billion Catholics, Pope Francis was an incredibly powerful voice for the causes … More…