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Sculptor Tony Cragg discusses his long-standing interest in plastic, machine parts, and other products of industry. He describes his process of scavenging, stacking, and piling these utilitarian materials to create his striking sculptures.

Learn about the life of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, from his start as part of graffiti duo SAMO to his rise as an internationally renowned painter.

Sister Corita Kent was a master printmaker and teacher, and her rules for artists and teachers are legendary - let’s break them down.

Art & Object recently had the opportunity to chat with Richard Moore, the President of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD). We spoke to him about his career, the state of photography, and AIPAD's 2019 edition of The Photography Show.

The Steinberg Collection represents one of the great private curatorial achievements of the past half century, informed by rare intelligence, dedicated research and a meticulous eye.

Ken Hakuta describes the experience of growing up with his uncle, the artist Nam June Paik, who was at the vanguard of video, sculpture, and performance art. He shares unique insight into a large group of works by Paik, who experimented with ways to distort the images on television screens, created robots from miscellaneous found objects, and even made artwork from Hakuta’s broken childhood toys.

At 15 Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun was painting the aristocracy, in her 20s she was the favored painter of Marie Antoinette, and by her 30s she was fleeing the French Revolution.

How can an "ugly" painting be a masterpiece?

“Everything photographs so well!” is the first impression one could get after a first round of the 60 international exhibitors of the 19th edition of SCOPE New York, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. The press preview allowed for close examinations of several booths, and one thing that can be said with utter confidence is that much of the art would translate well on social media.

The art world lost ground-breaking performance artist and painter Carolee Schneemann yesterday. Here she speaks about her influences and her work Up To and Including Her Limits (1973-76).