art history

These Iconic Women Artists Deserve A Special Place In The History Books

Lisa Congdon's wistful portraits celebrate Kara Walker, Louise Bourgeois and more.
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Can You Name Five Women Artists?

In honor of Women's History Month, we challenge you to name names.
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Fourth-Generation Harlem Artist Challenges What It Means To Be An American

In his exhibition "Homegrown," David Shrobe chops up and rearranges the traditions of portraiture.
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Museums Celebrate The Black Women Artists History Has Overlooked

See their work. Know their names. Learn their stories.
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To Protest Trump, Museum Temporarily Removes All Work By Immigrant Artists

And all work donated by immigrants, too.
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Some Of History's Naughtiest Artworks Head To Sotheby's Erotic Sale

From Picasso's Cubist nude to a table with boobs and penises, Sotheby's gets nasty.
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Janet Norris: 'Living Dangerously' At Far Out Gallery, San Francisco

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Marc Trujillo: 'Nowhere And Everywhere'

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Art Critic Is Pretty Sure Woman Wasn't Smiling Because She Had Syphilis

Cheer up, Mona Lisa!
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14 Iranian Artists Explore Just How Complex Identity Can Be

In a tumultuous time for American foreign policy, these artists offer nuanced views of what it means to be Iranian.
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