At Large

Stock exchanges have been offering the public a piece of corporate earnings since the Dutch East India Company opened one in 1602, but only recently has art become a tradable…

Born in England, formed as a surrealist in Paris, residing in Mexico since 1942,…

On August 16, 1972, at Riace Marina on the south coast of the Italian boot, amateur diver Stefano Mariottini reported to the local 

Known as the Renaissance's greatest sculptor, Michelangelo was often commissioned to apply his talents to other mediums such as painting and architecture.

Contemporary museums and galleries are faced with the dual challenge and…

Michelangelo, Van Gogh, and Picasso have been alluring subjects for filmmakers throughout the history of cinema. Artists of far lesser stature have also inspired filmmakers over the years. Some are…

The impending closure of Christie’s digital…

Before he had reached the age of 30, Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) did something that some of his fellow artists considered somewhat odd: Dürer, a highly skilled painter, devoted a…

Considered a founder of Impressionism, Edgar Degas actually disliked the label, preferring Realist or Independent. Best known for his paintings and bronze sculptures, Degas was also a printmaker and…

Leonardo da Vinci and his works have attained a level of global notoriety…

What constitutes an artist? Perhaps your first thought is as straightforward as this author's was: An artist is someone who creates masterful works of art. And yet, many masterful artworks, past and…

Art historian Jennifer Dasal crafts a window into France’s "Beautiful Age” with her sophomore book, The…

Considered one of the first major art movements of the modern era, Impressionism was a radical revolt against the contemporary standards of academic painting.

Amid the horrific loss of life and suffering resulting from geopolitical conflicts across the globe, dozens of organizations and individuals are quietly saving the art and artifacts that…