Rubens is a titan of Western art. The task of restoring his paintings is equally gigantic
When an iconic painting is in need of restoration, it is usually taken to a studio to be worked on in seclusion.
Czeched out of Prague? Try Ljubljana instead.
The Slovenian capital exudes a similar European charm and café culture as its Czech counterpart but with half the tourists.
‘Antonio Santín: Puente de Plata’ Review: Carpet Bombs of Color
The painter’s hyperrealistic rugs at Marc Straus transcend their technical mastery to connect with visitors.
Fire-breathing dragon sculpture not allowed to breathe fire
A famous dragon sculpture that spits out real fire is going to be a little less dramatic this month. The Wawel Dragon –or ...
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One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
As Eskimo Joe approaches 50, the artist who’s drawn him longest reflects on his finest moments
I really like the idea of something coming from nothing.” As an artist and illustrator, he was a recent Oklahoma State University graduate in 1983 when he met Eskimo Joe’s Owner Stan Clark at, where ...
‘The Stained Glass Window’ Review: A Light on the Past
The image of the writer’s grandmother in an Atlanta church invited him on a journey into family history.
Czeched Out? Don’t Miss Slovenia's Compact Capital
The Slovenian capital exudes a similar European charm and café culture as its Czech counterpart but with half the tourists.
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Why one Iranian artist is turning Shiraz's old neighbourhoods into a vibrant cultural hub
Artist Adel Yazdi has been turning the long-neglected neighbourhood of Narenjestan's walls into a vivid visual tapestry ...