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Contemporary artists may resort to snow and ice as their medium, using the ephemeral qualities inherent of water below 32 degrees to call attention to the pressing issue of climate change. The following ten examples trace the art of winter over time.

Swedish artist Hilma af Klint’s family stands weary of a potential new agreement between the Hilma af Klint Foundaiton and gallerist David Zwirner, as it could result in the commercialization of af Klint's work— something that goes directly against what the artist had intended for. However, after numerous attempts at negotiation, any potential proposal has now been thwarted by the foundation’s chair, Erik af Klint. 

A cast of Camille Claudel’s masterpiece, The Age of Maturity (1894), has recently been found in a vacant Paris apartment and is suspected to fetch between $1.5 to $2 million at auction. 

The average American child in the early 1900s likely spent their time scribbling into the lines of coloring books. Adults, on the other hand, interested in art but not quite artists themselves, had to turn to stencils or a daunting, blank canvas as creative outlets. 

In the world of archaeology, 2024 was a busy year with many discoveries and breakthroughs in the study of humankind’s past. Countless archaeological projects pushed chronological boundaries, changed our perspectives, and quite literally rewrote history with their amazing work.

A pair of Dorothy Gale’s famous ruby slippers, worn while filming The Wizard of Oz, went to auction late last week and made a staggering record for the highest priced sale of film memorabilia. 

Blushed round faces with twinkling eyes, cartoonish flowers with big toothy smiles, and roly-poly characters painted in pastels are just some of the stylistic quirks that comprise kawaii art.

Through intimate images and the artist's own words, Danelle Manthey’s photographs and accompanying essays re-contextualize light displays as more than just holiday kitsch, but as visionary works of art created by talented folk artists.

Bob Ross was an American painter and art instructor known for his contagiously cheerful demeanor— and his “happy little trees.” Born in Florida in 1942, Ross grew up with a fondness for nature. At the age of 18, he joined the Air Force, which soon became the unassuming origin of Ross’ interest in painting, as he would take art classes while stationed in Alaska.

Santa Claus hasn’t always been the jolly, red-suited, grandfatherly gift-giver with a reindeer-drawn sleigh we all know. Here’s a look at how art has reflected the changing face (and waistline) of Santa over time influenced by stories about St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, and Father Christmas.