Art News

Coming to theaters in March, 2019, Mapplethrope explores the life and times of famed photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who died of AIDS-related complications in 1989, at the height of his success. Starring Matt Smith, best known for his roles as Dr. Who and Prince Phillip in The Crown, the film shows a young Mapplethorpe struggling to find his artistic voice and an audience for his controversial work.

It's time for the yearly Art History Babe holiday menagerie! We discuss the history of the menorah, a mystical wild nativity scene, the evolution of Santa Claus, and John Leech's illustrations for A Christmas Carol.

Percoco utilizes discarded materials and abandoned spaces in the built environment often regarded as worthless. But to her, it is precisely because these materials and places are overlooked that allow them to accumulate possibilities otherwise absent in traditional white box art.

Agnes Martin's minimal paintings reproduce terribly. Their magic does not come through in photos or videos. Guest host John Green discusses Martin's art anyway, how it brilliantly captures emotion itself, and why you should seek it out.

Host Jennifer Dasal explores the history behind The Discovery of Pompeii in this episode of A Little Curious.

Are you looking closely? Visual educator Amy Herman explains how to use art to enhance your powers of perception and find connections where they may not be apparent. Learn the techniques Herman uses to train Navy SEALs, doctors and crime scene investigators to convert observable details into actionable knowledge with this insightful talk.

Through a new installation, artist Olafur Eliasson is urging Londoners to engage with climate change in a new way. In collaboration with geologist Minik Rosing, Eliasson has installed a group of 24 blocks of ice beside the Thames in front of the Tate Modern, with another group of six blocks installed at Bloomberg Philanthropy’s European headquarters in London.

There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work?

Art historian Jennifer Dasal explores Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" in this episode of The ArtCurious Podcast

Corrie and Nat sit down with artists Jason Chase and Taryn Johnson to discuss the Boston art scene, how they created the world's blackest, little-black dress, and being a full-time artist & freelancer.