Native American artifacts that were taken nearly 130 years ago are finally set to be returned to their sacred lands.
At Large
This year, four stellar artists were given the financial and career boosts that come with the “Genius” title. Learn more about them here.
Unveiled last week in Times Square, Kehinde Wiley’s new monumental sculpture Rumors of War (2019) presents an alternative to the Civil War monuments that have been the subject of much controversy in…
The symbol of the Doomsday Clock as we know it today emerged from the crosscurrents of modernism, industry, and science that ran through mid-century Chicago.
The editors at Phaidon publishing have released a new book that chronicles the dramatic developments in home design during the 20th century. Houses: Extraordinary Living showcases 400 houses by some…
Every summer and fall connoisseurs and collectors of Asian art gather in New York for Asia Week.
Discover the fascinating story behind the only skyscraper designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. From the stairway handrails to the parking garage to the furniture inside, Wright left his…
Narrated by Academy Award nominee Glenn Close, this short film includes new footage of the original settings of the artist’s works in Florence, Pistoia, and Venice.
While art heists small and large are more common than we’d like them to be, the thefts usually involve paintings or sculptures which are handily snatched and carried off by the guilty parties. On…
In a world of da Vinci biographical sketches, Bambach's four-volume tome, Leonardo Da Vinci Rediscovered, is a masterpiece.
Why so many languages invented words for colors in the same order.
In case you couldn't make it to Black Rock City and the Playa this year, here are nine stunning art installations from this year's Burning Man.
The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for your help in returning over 100 works of art to their rightful owners.
Ken Perenyi knows a thing or two about forging art. He did it for almost 30 years. But now he's gone legit.
Banksy's works, which sometimes still appear unannounced on the sides of buildings, were once considered a nuisance, but are now instantly considered valuable cultural treasures.
