The National Gallery Reopens: What You Need to Know
See some of the world's greatest paintings in person when the National Gallery becomes the first UK national museum to reopen.
Art Collection on View: From Hassam to Wyeth
Mostly landscapes, these oils and watercolors have enhanced the museum’s already deep holdings of American impressionism from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Breaking the Rules: Paul Wonner and Theophilus Brown
In reaction to the widespread pursuit of Abstract Expressionism, several avant-garde artists in the San Francisco Bay Area began to reengage with the visible world by ...
Back to the Ranch: Plein Air Paintings Preserving Living History
The plein air paintings of “Back to the Ranch” will transport you back in time to the early history of ...
New Installation: Life-Size Painting of President Abraham Lincoln
Created from life in 1865, the 9-foot-tall oil on canvas is one of three known, life-size paintings of the 16th president.
Silver Linings
“In my life and in my art, light is synonymous with joy and an antidote to difficulties and darkness,” says the artist. “I’m always looking for the silver lining.”
Art and the Animal
This juried exhibit combines natural history and fine art in various styles ranging in medium from oil and watercolors, to exquisite pencil and ink works, paper cutouts, and sculptures.
Monet and Chicago
This exhibition explores the city’s unique relationship with this Impressionist artist, showcasing the Art Institute’s exemplary holdings alongside works from esteemed Chicago-based collections. Preview it here...
11 Must-See Museum Shows On View in February
Check out these upcoming shows at art museums throughout the U.S. Which will you visit?
Rijksmuseum Invaded by Creatures
The museum’s Philips exhibition wing has been invaded by creatures great and small in two landmark ...