Rubens is a titan of Western art. The task of restoring his paintings is equally gigantic
When an iconic painting is in need of restoration, it is usually taken to a studio to be worked on in seclusion.
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Reflections and Human Connections Resonate in Marina Kappos’ Optical Paintings
Quantum entanglement and being a twin inspires Marina Kappos's interest in frequency, resonance, and connections.
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At the Heckscher Museum of Art, Emma Stebbins Beyond Bethesda Fountain
If you’re not familiar with this artist’s name, there’s a good chance you’re passingly familiar with her most famous work, ...
For years, these artists painted L.A. on fire. Now life is a charred canvas.
The L.A. wildfires look eerily like works of art by Alex Schaefer, Ed Ruscha, Francesca Gabbiani, John Knuth and others.
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The fascinating stories behind the world's most famous paintings
These masterpieces are more than just strokes of paint on canvas; they are vibrant narratives that have shaped the course of ...
Rereading Rembrandt: how the slave trade helped establish the golden age of Dutch painting
In the 1600s the Netherlands established one of the world’s first art markets – but it couldn’t have happened without the ...