Alonso Berruguete’s Artwork Marked A Cultural Tipping Point In Renaissance Spain
Berruguete took the fruits of his Italian education and combined them with the tastes and traditions of Spain, resulting in art that, for the first time, was Renaissance in style but unmistakably Spanish in feeling.
NYC Pop-Up Exhibit Most Conveyed The Emptiness Of Today’s Art Scene
Art today seems to be more of an advertisement for the artists than a medium that conveys any real meaning or matter of its own.
Rembrandt Painted The Best Portrait Of Freedom Ever, And Here It Is
No other well-known work of art claiming to reflect the idea of freedom seems to withstand a real competition with The Night Watch.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Legacy Was More Than Spooky Furniture
A new museum exhibit tells the tale of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, fostering an appreciation for his artistic collaborative efforts and his truly groundbreaking works of architecture and design.
How Politics Has Infiltrated The World Of Fine Arts
Art Critic William Newton joins Ben Domenech on this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour to discuss the influence of social media and politics on the direction of art museums.
Meet Leonardo Da Vinci’s Art Tutor, Andrea Del Verrocchio
‘Verrocchio: Sculptor and Painter of Renaissance Florence’ at the National Gallery of Art is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to this artist ever mounted in the United States.
Antifa Versus White Nationalists Is Political Performance Art
Neither Antifa nor their rivals represent any large constituency in America. They are play acting, and we keep watching. What can we learn from it?
Hiding George Washington Won’t Fix History, But This California School Is Trying Anyway
This debacle over historical artwork is a classic left versus left scenario: those valuing freedom of expression over everything else, against those valuing the rights of the offended over all.
This ‘Ethical Taxidermist’ Is Making Art Out Of Roadkill
‘You can buy a form of a squirrel holding a nut—how boring—but if you want to make a wildcat look like Little Richard you have to do it yourself.’
How Activists Are Forcing Museums To Take a Long, Hard Look At Their Donors
In the past, displaying offensive art got you into trouble. These days, it’s not so much what you display, but rather who paid for the display, that’s increasingly problematic.
If It Were Up To Jon Stewart, ‘Hamilton’ Never Would’ve Been Made
Jon Stewart’s sassy segment mocking Lin-Manuel Miranda in 2009 did not age well.
$2 Million Art Above Homeless Tent Encampment Highlights DC’s Problems
Washington D.C. taxpayers are footing the bill for a $2 million light installation under bridges where sidewalks are lined with tents.
Yes, The Jeff Koons ‘Rabbit’ Is Worth $91 Million
It’s easy to mock Jeff Koons’s inflatable bunny selling for $91 million at auction this week. But it really is that good.
No, People Shouldn’t Commission A Grandchild Using Their Dead Son’s Sperm
Posthumous sperm collection has been going on in the United States since the 1970s. Its authorized procurement and use has been determined on a case-by-case basis.
Is Concern For Rebuilding Notre Dame About Piety Or Aesthetics?
No tears fall for these parishes in Florida’s panhandle, devastated by hurricanes, that lack the supernal sheen of great architecture.
Smithsonian Exhibit Offers Glimpses Into Qing Dynasty Empresses’ Private Lives
Even if you’re not very knowledgeable about Chinese art, you’ll find this is an astonishing show—rich in beauty and history, well-curated, and leaving visitors wanting to learn more.
Savannah Museum Explores Rembrandt’s Biblical And Jewish Works
Even centuries after its creation, the works in this exhibition challenge us to think whether we are so very different or so much more advanced today than the people Rembrandt depicts.
Niche-ified Pop Culture Could Lead To Either A Renaissance Or A Dark Age
If Americans resist the urge to huddle in niches and use entertainment for validation and pleasure, they will continue progressing towards a brighter future with stronger communities.
‘Hadestown’ On Broadway Re-Envisions An Ancient Story Of Love, Loss, And Distrust
Written by Anaïs Mitchell, directed by Rachel Chavkin, the story follows the twisted love stories of both Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone.
How To Add A Christian Pilgrimage To Your Summer Vacation
There are lots of Christian places all over this world. If you’re traveling in the United States this summer, why not add a Christian cultural stop to your itinerary?
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