The Future Is Bright!
Teachers and parents of aspiring young artists will want to attend the world’s first Atelier Art Education Day in New York City. Who are the esteemed sponsors to be on hand, and when? Details here!
The Stakes Get Higher
It was arguably one of the most famous art heists in history: In the early morning hours of March 18, 1990, a pair of thieves disguised as Boston police officers entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and left with 13 works of art valued at more than $500 million. To further the recovery effort, the museum’s board of trustees has just made an announcement.
It’s a Wild World
Whether large or small, fierce or gentle, our planet’s wildlife is truly something to behold and appreciate. The nave of America’s largest cathedral, in America’s busiest city, is currently bursting at its seams with these world-class sculptures.
How True Is True?
A brilliant selection of realist paintings from the 1920s and 1930s are currently on display at this National Gallery that always seems to be showcasing something fantastic. Featuring more than 80 paintings, this show will leave you asking for more.
Featured Lot: Beauties at Bonhams
In this ongoing series for Fine Art Today, we take a longer look at the history and features of a soon-to-be-available artwork of note. This week we highlight a gorgeous landscape that highlights Bonhams’ upcoming California and Western Paintings and Sculpture sale.
Portrait of the Week: Intimidating Beauty
In this occasional series, Fine Art Today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill. This week we look at one of history’s most ambitious and stunning royal portraits.
Portrait of the Week: Boit’s Beautiful Daughters
In this occasional series, Fine Art Today delves into the world of portraiture, highlighting historical and contemporary examples of superb quality and skill. This week we look at one of John Singer Sargent’s most well-known paintings.
Journaling Mood and Space
The watercolors of Christopher St. Leger follow the tradition of illustrated journals as the artist explores themes of mood, place, and impermanence. Where can you see his latest?
Exploring Beckman’s Passion for Landscape
Forum Gallery in New York City is currently presenting a comprehensive exhibition that expands on William Beckman’s passion for rural landscape and its animals.
Dean Mitchell Honors His Grandmother
Nationally known painter Dean Mitchell was inspired at an early age to become an artist, and he credits his maternal grandmother — Marie Brooks — for that. The artist is honoring her in a beautiful way that will continue for years to come. How?