Smithsonian Magazine1d
See the Miniature Portrait of Mary Magdalene That Raphael Painted When He Was Only 20
Created around 1503, the painting—which just sold at auction for $3.1 million—depicts the saint after the crucifixion of ...
Colossal1d
Whimsical Ceramic Sculptures by En Iwamura Evoke Ancient Traditions and Childlike Curiosity
En Iwamura's playful, wistful sculptures reference the historical nature of masks while reflecting their role in our ...
Greek Reporter2d
The Five Rivers of the Greek Underworld
Ruled by Hades, the god of the underworld, the infernal rivers of Greek mythology are often mentioned in ancient literature.
Seattle artist displays intricate glasswork, medieval techniques
Veteran artist Cappy Thompson, a master of art techniques like enamel-painted and wheel-engraved glass, has a new show this ...
Observer2d
From Eden to Eternity: An Unintended Conversation On Blackness and Identity
Anthony Azekwoh, Osinachi and Imran Tilde’s artworks collectively declare, “We were here in every creation story and every ...
Caspar David Friedrich: A Solitary Wanderer Finding His Way in the Fog
The first major U.S. exhibition of Germany’s great Romantic painter is a historic showcase. It’s also a blueprint for how to ...