9 Times History’s Greatest Artists Made Bad Artworks
Nine surprising missteps by some of the world’s most beloved artists, because it’s comforting to remember that even geniuses can achieve some rather astounding feats of ugliness.
The Hoax Art Movement That Fooled the Art World Establishment
In 1924, American literary scholar and author Paul Jordan-Smith gained traction at the helm of his one-man art movement, Disumbrationism: a practical joke intended to shame the art world.
Inside Christie's Little-Known New York City Warehouse
An unmarked warehouse once used to construct a Cold War-era ballistic missile stores fine art masterpieces and quirky antiques slated for the auction block at Christie’s New York.
Whether you’re dazzled by diamonds or sleek simplicity is more your beat, these horological masterpieces honor the tradition of their origins with timeless aesthetics powered by cutting-edge technology (p. 20-23).
Digging for Meaning in a Soho Loft Filled with Dirt
'The New York Earth Room'has persisted as one of the city’s longest-lasting permanent installations, and it can mean anything you want it to mean — even nothing at all.
This Dancer Uses Movement to Break Down Language Barriers
Having caught the travel bug, Mickaela Mallozzi learned that her penchants for music and dance could help her transcend linguistic barriers and serve as gateways to the world.
The Cemetery Caretaker who Accidentally Became an Artist
An otherwise ordinary man, Raymond Isidore’s legacy is La Maison Picassiette: a French masterpiece so extraordinary that it would even beckon the great Pablo Picasso.
