From the gallery wall to the silver screen: getting artwork into a movie
When used well, an artwork can add volumes to a movie. In SKYFALL, James Bond first meets Q at London’s National Gallery. The pair sit in front of JMW Turner’s […]
NEA releases survey of how adults in America interact with the arts
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is a government supported entity in the US that helps support the arts across the country. In partnership with the US Census Bureau, […]
Unusual 1889 portrait of Van Gogh found to be a self-portrait
An unusual painting of a gloomy Vincent van Gogh has been deemed to be an authentic self-portrait made by the artist. After decades of speculation, the Van Gogh Museum in […]
Curator Cecilia Alemani selected as artistic director for the 58th Venice Biennale
The 58th edition of the Venice Biennale wrapped up only weeks ago, but planning is already underway for the next biennale set for 2021. Kicking off new announcements for the […]
Dissecting the HEAR Act: the US’s law streamlining the restitution of art stolen during WWII
When Woman in Gold debuted in 2015, it brought to life the grueling process, albeit glamorized for the movie screen, of restitution. Starring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds, the movie follows Maria […]
Employees of the Shed seek unionization
Less than a year ago, New York City’s Hudson Yards opened to the public, attracting tourists and locals alike. Besides retail and restaurant attractions were art ventures, like Snarkitecture’s exhibition […]
Musée d’Orsay introduces Jean-Philippe Delhomme as their new Instagram artist in residence
Museums have pretty well gotten on board with social media. Major names, like writer, activist, and curator Kimberly Drew, have held positions at major institutions to manage their Facebooks, Twitters, and […]
