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The History of the Women’s Rights Movement in 18 Images

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A photographic look at the history of the Women's Rights Movement.

The Secret to Success Could Lie in the Type of Art You Collect

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If the art that you surround yourself with reflects who you aspire to be, then the art you are living with will help to reinforce that person you desire to become.

Artistic Collaborators Remake ‘Annie Hall’ With a Cast of Retirees

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“There is a pervasive misconception that elderly people are less worthy, less capable, less funny, less sexy, less able. From our experience, we know that to be fervently untrue," said one of the film's co-directors.

Artist Maria Thereza Alves Is Charting the History of Migration in NYC Using Seeds

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Alves' research involves identifying the seeds that have been transported across seas in ballast, a material (often gravel, sand or coarse stone) used to balance maritime trade ships.

The Best Artist Collaborations to Give as Gifts This Year

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Eames slippers, Sol LeWitt's dinnerware, a scarf designed by Rachel Whiteread and a solar light from elemental master Olafur Eliasson.

MoMA Exhibition ‘Club 57’ Salutes the Art of the East Village

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In homage to Club 57, most of the wall space at the MoMA exhibition is covered with art, including paintings, drawings and xeroxed party invitations.

Why Is the Art Market Suddenly Going Crazy for Arte Povera—50 Years Later?

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Literally translating to “poor art,” the phrase Arte Povera underscored these artists' use of cheap, industrial and organic materials, in a reaction to the glossy Pop Art of the time.

The 2018 Met Gala Will Unexpectedly Mix Fashion and Religion

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The Met Ball's 2018 theme is here.

5 Must-See Art Exhibitions at NYC Museums This Winter

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From contemporary LGBTQ photography at the Museum of Sex to Michelangelo at the Met, here are the art exhibitions not to miss in New York this winter.

Groundswell Marks 20 Years of Turning NYC Walls Into Social Murals

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Groundswell celebrates 20 years of amplifying the voices of young people and artists of color through their murals that can be found throughout New York City.

Artist Rafa Esparza Honors Latino Labor in Marfa, Texas

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Rafael Esparza is reframing cultural expectations at Ballroom Marfa—one brick at a time.

Christie’s da Vinci Auction Reveals Why Forgers Love to Fake Masters

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How can we be certain that a Leonardo is a Leonardo?

Proxyco Gallery Brings Latin American Art to the Lower East Side

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Proxyco launches on November 16, with an exhibition of work by six emerging Mexican artists.

The Met Museum’s Michelangelo Is the Show of the Year

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What set Michelangelo apart from his peers—and teachers?

Rashid Johnson Presents the Parrish Museum Collection in a New Light

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To celebrate 5 years in their Herzog & de Meuron space, artist Rashid Johnson curated a show of his favorites from the Parrish Museum collection.

Fendi Partners With Galleria Borghese to Bring Caravaggio to the Getty

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Fendi and Galleria Borghese join forces to honor the work and life of Italian Baroque painter, Caravaggio.

Paa Joe’s Fantasy Coffins Are Now Recognized as Contemporary Art in Ghana

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Gallery 1957 celebrates the Ghana artist’s legacy with a collaborative exhibition.

10 Thanksgiving-Themed Works of Art to Celebrate Turkey Day

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10 works from the last 150 years of art that capture the joy of America’s favorite day of annual overeating.

Tate Britain Show Explores How French Impressionism Changed London

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Artists like Monet and Pissarro fled to London to escape the Franco-Prussian War. Tate's new exhibition explores how these refugees influenced British culture and art, then and now.

Brooklyn-Based Artist Afruz Amighi Debuts Her Women Made of Steel

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Afruz Amighi's work used to be architectural, but after last year’s election, she turned her hand to representing strong women made of steel.
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