contemporary art

Exploring the Timeless Technique of Encaustic Painting

Encaustic painting is one of the oldest artistic techniques, dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. Artists from these early…

1 month ago

Wayne Thiebaud: Summer Days

April 26–June 14, 2024  Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?  Thou art more lovely and more temperate:  Rough…

3 months ago

Alex Katz: The Simplicity of Complexity

"I like to be pleasant and simple," says Alex Katz, succinctly capturing his artistic essence.  Despite some critics and historians…

7 months ago

Joel Shapiro-Evolving Forms and the Dance of Light and Shadow

I have been following Joel Shapiro's work ever since it first appeared in the early 1970s in the pages of…

9 months ago

Jeff Koons: The Polarizing Brilliance of a Contemporary Pop Art Icon

In the pantheon of contemporary art, few names evoke as much debate, adulation, and intrigue as Jeff Koons. As one…

12 months ago

Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin returns to New York City with her first solo showcase in almost eight years, presented at the White…

12 months ago

Picasso’s ‘Golden Muse’ Portrait Fetches Record-breaking $121m

In a historic art auction at Sotheby's, a 1932 masterpiece by Pablo Picasso, titled "Femme a la Montre" (Woman with…

1 year ago

Picasso’s Iconic Portrait of Lover Expected to Fetch Over $120 Million at Auction

A masterpiece by Picasso, titled "Femme à la montre," is set for auction this fall, with estimates exceeding $120 million.…

1 year ago

Nick Hissom and Kameron Ramirez Are Redefining the Business of the Art World with Aktion Art

Nick Hissom and Kameron Ramirez are two young entrepreneurs who have leveraged their professional experience in film production and music…

3 years ago