Remembering Hung Liu, A Portraitist Who Memorialized The Invisible
A career retrospective for the Oakland-based Chinese-American painter, who died on Aug. 7, opens at the National Portrait Gallery on August 27.
Art & Design
Chuck Close, Creator Of Gigantic Portraits, Has Died At 81
Chuck Close, who was known for his giant photorealist portraits of friends and colleagues in the art world, has died at the age of 81. Late in life, Close faced accusations of sexual harassment.
Black Lives Are Celebrated In Bisa Butler's Extraordinary, Technicolor Quilts
The artist's life-size images explode with color and are inspired by iconic black and white photos. Her work is on display at Chicago's Art Institute through Sept. 6
At The 'Museum Of Black Joy,' It's The Everyday Moments That Go On Display
Black artists celebrate ordinary moments of grace and kindness in a "borderless" online exhibition; creator Andrea Walls plans physical installations across Philadelphia as well.
The Late Winfred Rembert Documented His Life With Art
Winfred Rembert's paintings reflected slavery's legacy. NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to his wife Patsy Rembert and to Erin Kelly, a Tufts University professor, who was helping with his autobiography.
Bisa Butler's Quilts Feature Designs So Realistic That They're Compared To Paintings
Inspired by iconic black and white photos, Bisa Butler has created life-size portraits of African Americans in quilts that explode with color. The exhibit is on display at Chicago's Art Institute.
Look Closely: These Black-And-White Images Are Not What They Seem
Seven massive pieces by the artist Robert Longo are on view in the exhibition Storm of Hope: Law & Disorder at the Palm Springs Art Museum in California. They look like photographs — but are they?
Belgian Kids Go On Wacky, Dangerous Adventures Thanks To Their Photoshop-Savvy Dad
A creative dad in Belgium has been taking pictures of his toddlers and digitally editing them to show them in dangerous situations. "On Adventure With Dad" has become an Instagram hit.
Fashion and Tech Join Forces To Create A Dress That Signals When People Get Too Close
Dutch fashion designer and engineer Anouk Wipprecht distinctive 'fashion tech' designs combine couture, interactive technology and artificial intelligence.
Fashion Tech Pioneer Creates First-Of-A-Kind Designs Like The Spider Dress
For 20 years, Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht has been creating hi-tech fashion — merging couture and technology. Her designs include the Spider and Proximity dresses that move when people get near.