Artworks

Discover the stories behind the most famous paintings by revered Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.

'The Potato Eaters' was Van Gogh’s first masterpiece. His portrayal of this peasant family is now one of the most iconic artworks ever made.

We bring you the story of the ultimate art-world prank of the 21st century: Banksy’s 2018 shredded painting.

Les Demoiselles d’Avignon is one of Picasso’s landmark works and is considered a precursor to Cubism. Read the analysis of this revolutionary…

Cy Twombly's ethereal Polaroids are a less-known yet stunning creative outcome of the famous abstract expressionist acclaimed for his paintings.

In this edition of Standards & Practices, William Pym reflects on the novel ugliness of the current conversation around art and looks back on Hans…

We celebrate summer with a selection of paintings and photographs that capture the airy moods of the season.

From New Mexico to Japan, we travel to the most unusual places around the globe to uncover the world’s most remote art installations.

Both aesthetic and functional, designer chairs elevate furniture into works of art. This is a small collection of some of our favourites!

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From Michaelangelo to Georgia O’Keeffe, learn more about the artists who destroyed their own work.

We follow the fate of famous Nazi-looted works of art throughout World War II and beyond.

Iconic buildings have been demolished time and again throughout history. Here we look at the most striking lost architecture around the world.

Explore the work of ten artists who brought their artistic work and practice into the realm of functionality.

This week, in Our 'Iconic Artworks' series, we take a look at Marina Abramovic's 2002 performance piece 'The House With The Ocean View'.

From celebrities to political figures and of course, himself, we dive into Andy Warhol’s most significant screen-print portraits.

We share 10 of our favourite sculpture parks, from Tuscany to New Zealand, seamlessly blending art and nature into a harmonious experience.

Often gruesome in their original versions, fairy tales have an inherently dark side, which has been reinvented by a number of artists.

Throughout history, African American artists have been narrating the implications and social magnitude of the African diaspora.

Mirror art harnesses reflection to craft narratives around our perceptions of ourselves and our understanding of the world around us.