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Joseph Kusuth - Neon - 1965

Neon Art: Ten Artists Who Defined the Medium

Explore the works of ten pioneering artists whose iconic explorations have become synonymous with…

The forger Han Van Meegeren and his fake Vermeer - Jesus among the doctors - 1945

The Art of Forgery – Art Forgers Who Duped The World

A journey in the underground world of Art Forgery, between creative talent and illegality.

Louise Nevelson photographed by Cecil Beaton in 1978

Boundary-Breaking Sculptors of the 20th Century – Louise Nevelson

Louise Nevelson became known in the '50s for her exceptional sculptural works made from found wood…

Ming Smith, photographed by Katsu Naito

Lost (and Found) Artist Series: Ming Smith

In this Lost (and Found) edition, we feature the ethereal photographs of Ming Smith, the first…

Richard Avedon - Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent (1981)

Beauty and The Beast: Nastassja Kinski & the Serpent

At the height of their careers, Nastassja Kinski and Richard Avedon's photoshoot yielded an iconic…

How To Stay Connected and Get Your Fix: How Virtual Initiatives Are Supporting Artists In Times of Social Isolation

Our pick of ten digital initiatives supporting artists during the COVID-19 crisis, and…

Don Van Vliet

The Other Captain Beefheart – The Visual Art of Psychedelic Musical Pioneer Don Van Vliet

Don Van Vliet, best known by his stage name Captain Beefheart, was a musical pioneer whose unique…

Cassi Namoda, Cover of Vogue Italia, January 2020

Art Won’t Stop. New Artists To Keep An Eye On In This (Crazy) 2020

Emerging art collector and art circuit stalwart, Mauro Mattei, shares his insider info about…

Elsa Schiaparelli wearing a feather boa (1932)

Artistic Collaborations: Elsa Schiaparelli & the Early 20th Century Avant-garde

Explore the collaboration that pushed the barriers between fashion and art in 1930s Paris.

Art in VR - Installation view of Lossy, Zieher Smith & Horton

How the Coronavirus Is Affecting Art, Life, Work and Everything Else

Me and You and Everyone We Know: How the Coronavirus Is Affecting Art, Life, Work and Everything…

Photograph from The Americans by Robert Frank

Five Photography Monographs Everyone Should Know

Discover five milestones in the history of contemporary photography

Stephen Shore's Andy with Mirrored Disco Ball 1965-1967

Art About Art: When The Artist Studio & Practice Is The Subject

When artists make art about the process of creation, they do so with sensitivity. Step inside the…

Lenore Tawney

Lost (and Found) Artist Series: Lenore Tawney

Lenore Tawney's innovative woven work helped shape the course of fiber art throughout the second…

Cautious fair visitors at The Armory Fair, March 2020

William Pym: Notes From The End of An Art Market

William Pym opines that the beginning of an end often heralds a new chapter in this issue of his…

Great hall of the Syon House, early example of Gesamtkunstwerk in architecture.

Gesamtkunstwerk, the Total Work Of Art Through the Ages

This article explores the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk, particularly its application in architecture…

Picasso Drawing With Light, 1949

Artistic Collaborations: Pablo Picasso & Gjon Mili

When artist Pablo Picasso met photographer and light innovator Gjon Mili, the beginning of a great…

Screenshot of the film Cinema Paradiso by Giuseppe Tornatore.

Art Films and Films About Art…Whilst You Have The Time – Artland’s Watchlist

Discover Artland’s film reccomendations for this time of self-isolation.

Kazimir Malevich, Black Square, 1915.

Stories of Iconic Artworks: Kazimir Malevich’s Black Square

Malevich's Black Square is one of the most radical and influential artworks of the 20th century,…

Gertrude Abercrombie

Lost (and Found) Artist Series: Gertrude Abercrombie

Gertrude Abercrombie was a Surrealist artist who was known as Chicago's "queen of bohemian…

The Archduke Leopold Wilhelm in his Painting Gallery in Brussels

How to add social value to a private collection?

Sylvain Levy discusses; How to add social value to a private collection to help expand and…