Artists

What happens when the universal language of visual art meets the written word? Discover five celebrated artists who explore the power of words in…

Artists need other artists to challenge, inspire, and support each other. We examine five famous artist friendships.

A leading pioneer of 20th-century abstraction, Swiss painter Sophie Taeuber-Arp has long been unduly left outside the fine art canon.

Despite the popularity of his optical illusions, M.C. Escher remains relatively unknown. Read more about the creator of the iconic upside-down…

Discover the work of Frida Kahlo, whose turbulent life resulted in iconic artworks known today as offering a window into her soul and the soul of…

Read about performance artist Marina Abramović, whose thought-provoking works explore the relationship between performer and audience, the limits of…

Mexican artist María Izquierdo was once the favourite of Diego Rivera and Antonin Artaud, but her relevance was forgotten until the '90s.

Explore the work of textile artist Hannah Ryggen, whose tapestry works carrying radical political statements against totalitarianism and war have…

The humorous, energetic and cartoonish figures of Hungarian painter Szabolcs Bozó are the perfect antidote to the chaotic 2020s.

Take a look into the surreal mind of Salvador Dalí. Discover the stories behind his artistry, from tackling Freud's themes to revolutionising…

Dive into the incredible work of Jackie Matisse, granddaughter of the renowned painter, who became known for her kite art, floating art,…

Seydou Keïta is one of the most famous 20th-century African photographers. Discover his striking portraits, which became internationally recognised…

In this week's edition of Standards & Practices, William Pym reflects on the lessons of the recent past through the work of Yue Minjun and his iconic…

Discover how recent breakthroughs in network science went hand-in-hand with developing an aesthetic language for the portrayal of scientific…

Displaying a uniquely unapologetic use of gold, precious metals, pigments, and natural fibers, Olga de Amaral takes the viewers’ preconceived notion…

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 made shock and…

Bob Dylan, one of the world's most influential musicians, has also been producing visual art since the 1960s. Explore the work of the music legend.

Explore the work of Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti, a versatile mind that avoided categories, styles and doctrines.

We had a conversation with Chinese concept and digital artist Liu Di, in the company of Migrant Bird’s Space Gallery Director Lu Mei, on the occasion…

Martín Ramírez created a stunning visual world of meticulously cared for lines, but his celebration as a mentally ill artist calls for……