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Discover the lives, legacies, and iconic works of artists that shape the world of expression, and left an indelible mark on the canvas of art history

Understanding Beethoven in 5 Compositions
Understanding Beethoven in 5 Compositions

Discover five compositions that illustrate how Beethoven changed the course of music and opened new opportunities for those that followed.

Goryeo Celadon: The Famed Ceramics of Medieval Korean Art
Goryeo Celadon: The Famed Ceramics of Medieval Korean Art

How did the development of celadon in Korean art encapsulate a huge shift in art and society during the Goryeo Period?

Interview With Adriano Marinazzo: Michelangelo Masterpieces in the US
Interview With Adriano Marinazzo: Michelangelo Masterpieces in the US

In an unprecedented exhibition, several of Michelangelo’s preparatory drawings for the Sistine Chapel will be presented in the US. Curator Adriano Marinazzo provides insight into this exciting opportunity.

Paul Cezanne’s Metaphysical Paintings in 3 Works: A Failed Synthesis?
Paul Cezanne’s Metaphysical Paintings in 3 Works: A Failed Synthesis?

The late painting of Paul Cézanne sought to portray nature and the phenomena of the physical world as directly as possible through looking and working.

The Mystery of Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved: 6 Possible Candidates
The Mystery of Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved: 6 Possible Candidates

Discover a love letter filled with passion and heartache; 200 years later, Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved may have been identified…

Top 5 Painters to Watch in 2025
Top 5 Painters to Watch in 2025

Meet five of our favorite rising stars in the contemporary art world: Moka Lee, Touils, Agnès Waruguru, Dabin Ahn, and Emily Kraus.

Plastic Surgery as Art? 6 Facts About ORLAN
Plastic Surgery as Art? 6 Facts About ORLAN

The French artist ORLAN is a living monument to transhumanist thinking. She completely transformed her looks using plastic surgery and digital instruments.

7 Artists of German Expressionism You Should Know
7 Artists of German Expressionism You Should Know

The artists of German Expressionism preferred subjective emotions to the strict academic tradition, depicting modern cities, faraway lands, and everyday scenes.