In 1934, two young artists drove from Los Angeles in a beat-up car to Mexico, to create a powerful artwork about repression. It was concealed — and then forgotten. The city faces a choice ...

After completing his studies at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Elvgren worked for several advertising agencies before becoming a freelance artist in the late 1930s. His work quickly gained ...

Visually, this is a very simple work of art. There are just two elements, both clearly rendered: a pipe, and a caption that reads Ceci n’est pas une pipe (This is not a pipe). But how can we ...

A nearly year-long legal battle between the Des Moines Art Center and New York-based artist Mary Miss has ended in a $900,000 settlement and sparked a public art advocacy fund. A nearly year-long ...

The only thing still standing at Camilla Taylor’s home and art studio in Altadena, California, is the chimney. The wildfires consumed her house and the studio, as well as hundreds of artworks ...

A coastal artwork has impressed walkers, who have described it as "absolutely beautiful". The sculpture, made up of hundreds of different coloured stones, appeared on Cambois beach in ...

Her brand firmly established, she moved to Austin for another change of scenery, this time with her husband, Florian Oger, who had become her chief operating officer. Together they moved the ...

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With numerous cities, coastal towns, and countryside retreats to choose from, and whether you're into art and history, beach relaxation, culinary experiences, or outdoor adventures, Spain has ...

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