A wonderful compliment to the BMA exhibition is Katy Hessel’s 2022 book The Story of Art Without Men. Hessel’s book is a much-needed correction to the status quo given that the two most widely referenced art history books, The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich, first published in 1950, and H.W. Janson’s The History of
This fall, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts’ temporary galleries will feature more than 30 exquisite paintings on loan from the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, South Carolina. On view from October 13, 2023, through January 7, 2024, European Splendors: Old Master Paintings from the Kress Collection contains works from Columbia’s Kress Collection along
The artist Robert Motherwell was a bridge between continents: at once a spokesman for the New York School and a conduit for the theories of European modernists. And yet, there has not been a retrospective of his work in Europe since 1998. In Austria, the last major Motherwell exhibit took place in the 1970s. That
The North Antrim MLA attended and addressed the event that took place yesterday evening (1 November) outside Belfast City Hall, before the council voted on whether to support Equity NI’s campaign against arts funding cuts. Ms Mulholland has said: “In a post-conflict society like ours particularly, the arts play an invaluable role in bringing people
Home News European Heritage Summit 2023 sheds a light on art and heritage in wartime Ukraine October 02, 2023 | Posted in Campaigns The ongoing conflict in Ukraine stands as one of the most pressing challenges confronting Europe today. According to data from August 2023, 1624 objects of Ukrainian cultural infrastructure have been damaged since
Welcome to the 8th Annual POZ Awards, spotlighting the best representatives of HIV and AIDS in media and culture. The POZ editorial staff selects the nominees, but POZ readers choose the winners. Eligible nominees were active or were presented, published or produced between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023. VOTING IS CLOSED BEST IN
Thousands of artifacts in U.S. and European collections were stolen from their countries of origin. Should they be sent back? Here’s everything you need to know: How big is the stolen art market? The illicit trade in cultural goods — from ancient friezes to coins and works of modern art — is estimated to be
The best social media platforms for artists and designers provide way to showcase work and get discovered by more people. From TikTok to Twitch, they can be great places to promote yourself as a creative, whether you’re looking to make sales or find potential clients or simply build your professional reputation. But with so many
Alternative investments can range from liquid categories such as futures, options, commodities and hedge funds, to less liquid assets such as property, wine or even fine art. The art market, in particular, has captured growing interest as a viable investment channel. According to a 2023 report by investment bank UBS and Art Basel, the U.S.
Self-Portrait (detail c. 1633), Judith Leyster. National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. In the period between the 15th and 18th centuries, women artists in Europe were largely overshadowed by their male counterparts, with any successes deemed anomalous and exceptional. This exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art aims to redress this historical imbalance through more