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Latest stories
AI Art: The Future of Creativity or a Replacement for Human Talent?
Generative AI created a frenzied interest in its unparalleled capabilities. But what does it mean for art and human creativity?
The Other E. E. Cummings: The Poet’s Modernist Paintings
Read about E. E. Cummings, the famous 20th-century experimental poet who was equally drawn to visual art.
Top Picks from Artland’s Emerging and Contemporary Art Auction
Discover stunning works by established and emerging artists currently at auction. Bid now and secure your favorite piece!
Lost (and Found) Artist Series: Lynne Drexler
Lynne Drexler left the vibrant New York art scene in the '80s for the peaceful Monhegan Island. Her paintings are now being sold…
The Art World in 2023: Major Fairs, Trends & Exhibitions
Discover the major art fairs, trends, and blockbuster exhibitions that are set to dominate the art world in 2023.
Top 10 Must-Visit Art Destinations in 2023
Check out the top 10 art destinations on our bucket list for 2023.
The Year in Review: The Major Moments that Shaped the Art World in 2022
From record-breaking auctions to the crypto crash: here are the highs and lows of the art world in 2022.
Lost (and Found) Artist Series: Katarzyna Kobro
Read about Katarzyna Kobro, an important figure of the Polish avant-garde.
The 10 Best Art Books We Read in 2022
Explore a roundup of our favorite art publications this year.
Grainy Textures & Dreamy Atmospheres: Contemporary Impressionist Photography
Explore our selection of contemporary artists creating mesmerising impressionist photography.
Artists in focus
Wassily Kandinsky: Famous Paintings & Bio
Wassily Kandinsky is generally regarded as the father of abstract art in the West. Learn more about the artist's life, most…
Damien Hirst: the ‘Enfant Terrible’ of the Art World
Damien Hirst emerged onto the art scene in the late 1980s as one of the Young British Artists. Explore the work of the artist who…
Alberto Giacometti – Art As a Means of Seeing
Alberto Giacometti created some of the most iconic sculptures of the 20th century: tall, slim figures as studies of suffering and…
Female Iconoclasts: Guerrilla Girls
The Guerrilla Girls feminist activist collective have shocked and delighted audiences by exposing gender and racial bias in the…
Dan Flavin – Pioneer of Minimalism Through Light
American minimalist artist Dan Flavin dedicated most of his artistic career to pursuing the artistic possibilities of fluorescent…
The Unique Legacy of Christo and Jeanne-Claude
A glance at the pair of revolutionary artists' life who have changed our perception of urban and natural surroundings.
Female Iconoclasts: Yayoi Kusama
Take a glance at the life and work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, the 'Princess of Polka Dots', who is famous for her…
Constantin Brancusi: A New Kind Of Form
With his radically reductive, non-representational sculptures, Brancusi was one of the pioneers of modernism in early 20th…
Female Iconoclasts: Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O'Keeffe was one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. She is known for her visionary paintings of flowers…
Female Iconoclasts: Louise Bourgeois
Louise Bourgeois was a French artist known for her large-scale sculptures and installation art, exploring themes of loneliness,…
Newest interviews
Artist Interview: Vickie Vainionpää
Ahead of her solo exhibition at NADA at Miami Art Week 2022, we spoke with Vickie Vainionpää about her paintings & generative art…
Artist interview: Joseph Lee
Read an interview with actor and self-taught visual artist Joseph Lee.
Artist Interview: Buket Savci
Bushwick-based Turkish painter Buket Savci tells us about her newest series of intimate paintings reflecting on longing and hope.
Highlights
The 30 Most Popular Modern & Contemporary Artists
Based on Artprice's 2017 international report on the contemporary art market, we compiled a list of the 30 most popular contemporary artists today, seen through the prism of auction sales.
10 Controversial Artworks That Changed Art History
Throughout history, artists have been causing controversy, attempting to subvert the dominant structures in society, and provoking people to see life differently. After all, isn’t the role of the…
Nude Photography Pioneers Whose Work was a Source of Scandal
Nude photography has been a genre of fine art photography since the mid-19th century: explore the work and controversy of 10 nude photography pioneers.
5 Collage Artists: Contemporary Views on the Medium
In the second part of our collage series, we feature 5 contemporary collage artists who are adding their own innovative layers to the medium.
Top 10 Light Art Artists in Modern and Contemporary Art
In light art works, light is the main medium of expression—an art form in which either a sculpture of some form produces light, or where light is used to create a kind of disembodied sculptural…
Best Contemporary Landscape Artists
We take a look at ten artists who have made their mark on the age old genre of landscape painting in the modern and contemporary period.
Top Van Gogh Paintings Everyone Should Know
Discover the stories behind the most famous paintings by revered Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.
Banksy Street Art: The Artist’s Best Graffiti – Essential City Guide
We take you on a tour of some of the most famous pieces of street art by Banksy in cities around the world.
Feminist Art: History & Most Relevant Artists
What is Feminist Art and how did it reshape contemporary art? Discover the history of the feminist art movement and its top 10 artists!
Appropriation! When Art Inspires Other Art
Appropriation art has been around for centuries, though the rise of consumerism led to a newfound significance and prevalence.
Installation Art: Top 10 Artists Who Pushed the Genre to Its Limit
Installation art can best be thought of as three-dimensional works that aim to transform the audience’s perception of space.
The Monochrome: A History of Simplicity
Exploring the monochrome: Simple yet complex, paintings made with only one colour or hue have been a staple of the avant-garde for more than 100 years...