Artists

Learn about one of the most celebrated photographers of our time, whose work reveal systems of power and oppression.

Read about Sam Gilliam, who helped redefine abstract painting with his brightly colored, unstretched canvases.

Read about the life of Vincent van Gogh, who posthumously became one of the most celebrated artists in Western art history.

For Pride Month this year, we feature seven contemporary artists reflecting on queerness, beauty, self-expression, and the complexities of identity.

Read about the meteoric rise of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the art world's most celebrated stars to this day.

Read about Bridget Riley, whose groundbreaking artistic work became synonymous with the Op Art movement.

We present a selection of Black UK artists who are important voices in the British contemporary art scene.

Read about the life and work of Keith Haring, the legendary American artist known for his Graffiti-like style of Pop Art.

Explore the works of 8 architectural photographers who bring unique perspectives to the genre, expand on its established visual language and pursue…

Read about the legendary collaboration between pop-graffiti artist Keith Haring and the model, singer, and actress Grace Jones.

Read about Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko, whose art carries a message of peace and resistance.

Learn about how Takashi Murakami and his movement Superflat conquered the creative industry and made a colorful mark on music and high fashion.

French artist Henri Matisse was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Read on to discover more about his art and life.

With his exceptional ability to combine nature and artifice, César Manrique was one of the most creative forces of Lanzarote and the Canary Islands.

Read about Margaret Watkins, a forgotten photographer and artist, who revolutionized advertising and left a mystery behind.

Read about the life, paintings, and legacy of Claude Monet, the French painter recognized as one of the founders of Impressionism.

Read about the work of Kara Walker, the American artist exploring provocative issues of race, gender and the struggles of violence.

Discover how Moholy-Nagy's ideas influenced the practice and attitude of fine art, photography, sculpture, architecture and design education.

Marcel Duchamp was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Discover how he paved the way for the development of conceptual art.

Shigeko Kubota, often referred to as 'the mother of video art', was a visual artist, curator, writer, and a key figure of the Fluxus movement.