Art Reads–“Headlong”
If you’re as much an Anglophile as you are an art history lover, then Michael Frayn’s novel Headlong is definitely for you. I’d recommend cracking it open on a foggy day with a steaming cup of PG Tips (or whatever your choice tea is–we don’t discriminate) by your side. Just be careful when you take […]
London Burns Again in “London 1666”
London’s burning–again. But this time, it’s not The Clash’s doing. On September 5, a gigantic wooden model of the city of London as it might have appeared in 1666 was burned atop several barges in the Thames River to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London. London 1666 was created by David […]
A Different Way of “Using” Art History
Art history is often written off as one of the most useless degrees out there. When, critics of people going into this area of study will say, are you ever going to use this? Well, using a passion for art history for a variety ends is not exactly as uncommon or as difficult as you’d […]
Toasted: Ida Skivenes’ Art is Good Enough to Eat
Ida Skivenes’ art career is toasted. Not literally–but kind of literally. The Oslo-based artist recreates famous works of art using pieces of toasted bread as her canvas. As we’ve seen with Sarah Gonzalez and Jenn Aguilar, using food as a canvas as sorts isn’t a bad idea. Getting kids excited about food and about art […]
Just 5 Paintings That Are Baroque and Over It
Nobody does drama in art like the Baroque period. Seriously. Whether it’s Bernini, Rembrandt, or van Ruisdael, there’s sure to be drama–be it in the rippling toga of a statue, the face of a figure, or the clouds of a landscape. Which means that nobody is as over it as the people in some Baroque paintings. […]
Italian Museums to Donate Proceeds to Earthquake Rescue Efforts
There may finally be a silver lining to all the bad news surrounding the earthquake that struck Italy on Wednesday. According to The Art Newspaper, Italy’s state museums and archaeological sites will donate their all their income this Sunday (August 28) to the regions hardest-hit by the earthquake. As of earlier today, Italy has declared […]
Bauhaus Online–Harvard Opens up Collection
Look out–the Harvard Art Museums have just opened up their massive collection of Bauhaus art to the world wide web. In a move that seems only fitting with the 25th anniversary of the Internet itself (feel old yet?), over 32,000 (!) Bauhaus works are now searchable through the Bauhaus Special Collection, according to Hyperallergic. You […]
Five Low-Key, Stunning Pieces to see at LACMA
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). And as with any art museum, there was way too much to see and too few hours in the day. So in order that you might conserve your time, I decided to make a short list of what’s on […]
Rio Olympics: JR’s Athletes are Larger Than Life
The Olympics are always a good time for the world to celebrate art. This year’s Summer Games have allowed the world to see what Brazilian artists are capable of–from Tarsila do Amaral’s iconic painting Abaporu returning to Brazil for the duration of the Games to the Opening Ceremonies, there’s been plenty of art to soak in. […]
Rio Olympics: The Homecoming of Tarsila’s “Abaporu”
The Olympics are upon us! While there’s a lot to think about during the world’s biggest sports competition–from whether Michael Phelps has got enough left in him to win yet another slew of medals or if the IOC is actually a corrupt organization of aliens–there’s always room for art during the Olympics. And Rio has done […]