Artist Robert Indiana Dies At 89: The Story Behind 'LOVE'
Fifty years ago, his LOVE painting made Robert Indiana a worldwide sensation. But for the artist, the work also had an intensely personal meaning.
Art & Design
Baltimore Museum Says Goodbye Warhol, Hello Younger, More Diverse Collection
The Baltimore Museum of Art is selling off part of its collection — including works by Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg — to fund the purchase of more work by women and artists of color.
New York's Spring Art Auctions Have Seen Some Yawns and Some Records
Christie's and Sotheby's auction houses in New York have been holding their spring auctions and such well-known names as Monet have set records. There have also been surprises.
Henrietta Lacks' Lasting Impact Detailed In New Portrait
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., has unveiled a portrait of Lacks, whose cells have been used for decades — without her consent — to find medical breakthroughs.
Filmmaker Jean Renoir Inherited An Artist's Eye For Images
A new exhibition at the Barnes Foundation examines the relationship and the artistic link between 19th-century Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir and his 20th-century filmmaker son.
Brides Everywhere Are Saying Yes To The Low-Cut Dress
Shop for a wedding dress these days and you'll see tons of gowns with plunging necklines and illusion fabric. From red carpet to reality TV, the trend is now spreading to a wedding chapel near you.
An Artist's Alternative Universe And His Warehouse Full Of Dolls
Trenton Doyle Hancock wasn't allowed to have certain toys as a child. Now he collects them. His new exhibition uses dolls of different skin colors to reflect on race in America.
How A Synesthetic Artist Sees Sounds And Turns Music Into Paintings
Artist Christina Eve paints music. A rare neurological condition known as synesthesia has entwined her senses, so she sees a kaleidoscope of dancing colors whenever she listens to music.
Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's Teenage Years In 'Boom For Real'
Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat is a new documentary featuring interviews with those who knew the late artist as he was just beginning to ascend the art world ladder.
The Sistine Chapel Gets Its Own High-Tech Spectacle, With Music By Sting
Now there's a new spectacle where visitors can feast their eyes on every detail of Michelangelo's masterpieces, with high-definition projections, actors, acrobats and music.