In the autumn of 1606 the painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio arrived in Naples, hotfoot from Rome, fleeing a death sentence for murder.

Chapter Three explores the relationship between corporeality and paint in Jusepe de Ribera’s Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew (1644). By tracing the critical reception of Ribera’s art, the chapter ...

And then there is Magdalena Ventura, from Abruzzi, Italy, whom we know from the extraordinary painting Jusepe de Ribera did of her in 1631. The portrait was commissioned by the Duke of Alcalá for ...

Vic Verbalaitis Michael Alan was born into a world of darkness – but thanks to his art, has now become a source of light. On July 13, 1977, the Blackout of 1977 covered New York City in an ...

When you walk into the world of Mickalene Thomas, prepare to be dazzled. The 53-year-old artist uses rhinestones, collage, silkscreen and video to create pieces that celebrate women – proud ...

Painting is one of the quickest ways to improve and increase the value of your home. A fresh coat of paint brightens a room and makes the exterior look newer. Although painting is a common DIY ...

September 13, 2024 • Sabin Howard's sculpture, A Soldier's Journey, features 38 human figures meant to tell the story of a single “doughboy," a nickname used for American World War I soldiers.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Washington, England: Three distinctive watercolour landscapes by pioneering Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira, once owned by an ...

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As of June 2024, the singer-songwriter, 22, is the No. 1 most streamed monthly artist on Spotify, the company announced in a press release on Monday, Aug. 20. The following day, the “What Was I ...

By Aruna D’Souza MoMA’s centenary exhibition of the artist revered for a groundbreaking book makes the case for his later work. By Arthur Lubow At the New York Public Library, two ...