Artists Pen Open Letter in Support of Bernie Sanders

Artists Pen Open Letter in Support of Bernie Sanders

Feb 25, 2020 | News & Trending

On February 24, a community of creatives known as Artists4Bernie released a letter endorsing Senator Sanders for president. More than 650 artists and cultural figures have signed the letter—including Nicole Eisenmann, Julianna Huxtable, Michael Stipe, Hito Steyerl,...
The Importance of Art, Explained By Experts

The Importance of Art, Explained By Experts

Jan 17, 2020 | Art

Ever wonder why people are willing to pay millions for a single painting? Or why museums go to great lengths to preserve an ancient manuscript? If you’ve ever questioned the worth of such things, you’re not alone. The importance of art is frequently questioned in a...
Banksy’s Photographer Reveals How Artist Evaded Arrest

Banksy’s Photographer Reveals How Artist Evaded Arrest

Dec 18, 2019 | News & Trending

Ever wonder how graffiti artist Banksy managed to avoid getting arrested all these years? One would think that he would have racked up quite a few vandalism charges by now. According to Steve Lazarides⁠—who served as Banksy’s photographer, strategist, and minder for...
Two Brazilian Exhibitions Win 2019 Sotheby’s Prize

Two Brazilian Exhibitions Win 2019 Sotheby’s Prize

Nov 8, 2019 | News & Trending

This year’s Sotheby’s Prize has been awarded to Indigenous Histories and OPY, two upcoming Brazilian exhibitions that will examine indigenous cultures. Indigenous Histories is a collection of indigenous works gathered from around the world that span from the 16th...
Why Artists Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Turning a Profit

Why Artists Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Turning a Profit

Oct 25, 2019 | Articles

Talk to any artist, and they’ll likely say they’re motivated by passion—not money. In fact, there’s almost an aversion to money within the art community, as if it’s somehow “dirty” or tainted. But it’s this very stigma that holds many would-be professional artists...
Selfie Museum Aims to Attract Younger Crowd

Selfie Museum Aims to Attract Younger Crowd

Oct 4, 2019 | Museums

A Vienna museum is hoping to go viral with its selfie-inspired exhibits. Called the nofilter_museum, the institution features interactive spaces where visitors can create their own art. But it’s not for everyone. Some might find the museum’s brightly colored walls and...
Rapper 2 Chainz Purchases Atlanta Music Festival

Rapper 2 Chainz Purchases Atlanta Music Festival

Sep 27, 2019 | Music, News & Trending

Hip-hop icon 2 Chainz believes Atlanta’s music festival could someday be as big as South by Southwest—and he’s putting his money where his mouth is. The rapper is now officially the co-owner of A3C Festival & Conference, a multi-day event in Atlanta that’s...
Free Bob Ross Exhibition Opens in Virginia

Free Bob Ross Exhibition Opens in Virginia

Sep 11, 2019 | Exhibitions, News & Trending

The beloved American painter Bob Ross remains incredibly popular today, 24 years after his passing. In his instructional TV show over 11 years, Ross painted over 1,000 landscapes, walking his public television viewership through each one. “I talk to only one person...