For kids and even adults who are unable to communicate what they are feeling in words, painting helps sharpen intelligence ...

Your living room is more than just a space; it’s the heart of your home—a canvas that reflects your personality, taste, and ...

While traditional plein air painters capture their surroundings while outdoors, artist Maria Calandra takes a different ...

Our staff and contributors look back on the city’s year in art, from blockbusters to under-the-radar art heroes and unsung ...

Ella Baxter’s new novel reminds us that mediocrity is far more common than genius.

Cuban artist Zilia Sánchez, who became known for her sculptural canvases only in her late 80s, has died at age 98.

We still have a few weeks until the new year, but the 2025 arts calendar is already filling up fast. A new object-based ...

The Velázquez masterpiece, on loan to the Norton Simon Museum from the Prado Museum in Madrid, is loaded with royal intrigue ...

Marlon Mullen’s show at the Museum of Modern Art, the first by a developmentally disabled artist, speaks volumes.

Impasto is a popular painting technique usually employed with oil and acrylic paint. Artists use thick brushstrokes to ...

The era of modern art is traditionally defined as the period that started in the 19th century, after a series of revolutions ...

Art can also offer benefits you may not get with other coping techniques: Creative work can offer a sense of control, since you choose what to express and how. Art allows you to express distress ...