Tschabalala Self’s Lady in Blue has taken its place on London’s Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. The monumental bronze sculpture depicts a confident contemporary Black woman striding forward in a vivid blue dress and heels, challenging traditional ideas of who belongs on a civic monument.
Three Banksy artworks in London have generated nearly £150,000 in public costs since 2024. From the Royal Courts of Justice mural to the Waterloo Place statue and piranha police box, here’s where the money went—and why Banksy’s street art continues to blur the line between vandalism and public art.
Kerstin Brätsch has won the 2027 Zurich Art Prize, receiving CHF 130,000 and a major solo exhibition at Museum Haus Konstruktiv in Zurich. Discover why the German artist was selected and what to expect from her June 2027 exhibition.
The theft of two Renoir paintings from a French museum has taken a new turn after the heirs of Jewish art dealer Jadwiga Zak revealed they had sought restitution of one missing work.
Every home has a distinct aesthetic. Before installing a staircase railing, learn about several unique interior and exterior handrail design options.
Piet Mondrian’s Composition III, painted in 1920, will make its auction debut at Christie’s London this October with an estimate of £20 million to £30 million. Discover why the rare painting matters to Mondrian’s development of Neo-Plasticism.
Learn how balance, proportion, circulation, scale, and thoughtful placement can make outdoor spaces more comfortable, cohesive, and enjoyable.
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Ryoji Ikeda has won the Nam June Paik Prize. Discover why his groundbreaking work with sound, data and computation extends Paik’s legacy into the digital age.
Asian Art Week New York returns to Christie’s this September with Chinese imperial porcelain, Buddhist sculpture, ritual bronzes, and works from the Art Institute of Chicago and distinguished private collections. Their provenance reveals how Chinese art was collected and valued in America across generations.
Two Eastman Johnson paintings stolen from New York galleries in 1978 have been recovered nearly 50 years later. Mary and Her Lamb and The Young Mother were identified in an estate collection through provenance research and the Eastman Johnson Catalogue Raisonné before being returned to their rightful owners.
The Bill Blass auction at Christie’s brings the designer’s fashion archive to New York this September, with iconic garments, sketches, and correspondence revealing his enduring influence on American style.
At Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art, Turn the Volume Up! explores how activist art can transform individual expression into collective action. Bringing together photography, sculpture, painting, prints, installation, and archival material, the exhibition examines protest, civic participation, historical memory, resistance, and the struggle to be heard.
Give your home more personality without creating visual clutter by making thoughtful choices with color, texture, furniture, décor, and meaningful details.
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At the Ford Foundation Gallery, Never The Same River brings six artists together to examine migration, identity, memory, and bodily autonomy through painting, photography, sculpture, and moving image.
Yayoi Kusama dies at 97, marking the end of a groundbreaking seven-decade career that made her one of the world’s most recognizable contemporary artists. Known for her iconic polka dots, infinity rooms, and immersive installations, Yayoi Kusama made lasting contributions to painting, sculpture, performance, fashion, and literature. Her influential career crossed artistic boundaries and inspired millions of people worldwide, cementing her legacy as a pioneering figure in modern and contemporary art.
The Elizabeth Peyton Oasis Copyright Lawsuit has drawn attention to the complex relationship between photography, appropriation, and fine art. A photographer is challenging Elizabeth Peyton’s $1.92 million Oasis painting, raising important questions about copyright protection and the use of photographic imagery in contemporary art.
A stunning frame is only the first step. Discover the expert framing materials and environmental controls essential to protect high-value artwork for generations to come.