Turbulent times, whether they are personal or cultural, often require us to adapt and change, and this is often reflected in the work of artists. One such example is the artist Lorna Simpson. Originally finding success in photography and installation, … Continued

Lee Krasner never received her proper dues as the dynamic artist she was during her lifetime. She easily matches any of her Abstract Expressionist peers, including her husband who took the vast majority of the spotlight. However, over the past … Continued

Nancy Spero is now a celebrated artist, but when she started her career as an artist, she struggled to gain footing. That was her reality as a woman working in the arts in the 1960s (or for any industry, even … Continued

Since its inception in 1895, the Venice Biennale has become one of the most important events in the art world. Every two years, curators, dealers, collectors, and anyone else who is interested, descend upon the ancient floating city of Venice … Continued

The culture and history of Indigenous Australians is vast and rich, but has been underrepresented in the world of art. Like many indigenous cultures, they were subjected to the oppressive force of colonialism. Today, many contemporary Indigenous Australian artists are … Continued

Ralston Crawford is an artist best known for his Precisionist work in the 1930s and ‘40s, but there is much less knowledge of his work beyond those years. It is not every day that an artist is given a true … Continued

The American landscape has long been mined by artists since the founding of the United States. Often times these interpretations have been monumental or sentimental, but by the late twentieth-century, the American landscape could be configured in a multitude of … Continued

Very few people have had the ability to have lasting career as an artist, and if you’re a woman, it only becomes more difficult. Joan Snyder is one of the few who have managed to not only survive in the … Continued

There is a new exhibition space in New York City. With numerous institutions and galleries in the city, this might not be a surprise, but the new outpost of the Brant Foundation is a spectacular addition. Located in Manhattan’s East … Continued

Petra Cortright rose to prominence, like many of her peers, in recent years because of a reliance on Internet sourced imagery and creating work with digital tools and software. In an age where technology and culture are becoming more intertwined, … Continued