Modern & Contemporary Art

Vasari, Winckelmann, and Berenson laid the groundwork for the field of art history, but in the 20th century, Linda Nochlin turned it on its head.

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

Far from being a continent of negative stereotypes, Africa has produced some of the world’s most interesting architectural marvels.

By analyzing six pieces of artwork by Henri Matisse, let’s uncover the composition techniques that Matisse used in his artistic practice.

This year, American art lovers can look forward to a diverse lineup of exhibitions, from ancient Roman sculpture to German Expressionism and beyond.

Yves Tanguy was one of the leading figures of Surrealism in Paris. He was eccentric, influential, and admired in both Europe and overseas.

Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the most influential American artists. You can enjoy her best works at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe.

Since the beginning of the modern era, some women artists used their bodies and public personas as extensions of their creative practices.