Art has long been a tool of expression and documentation in times of revolt, protest, and upheaval. Whether during periods of revolution, war, or social change, artists have always strived to capture the spirit of the moment.
High above the Missouri River in South Dakota sits a magnificent sculpture that’s a beautiful tribute to the Native Nations...
During the winter months, many lakes around the world freeze over due to subzero temperatures.
Sometimes, awe-inspiring photos are planned down to the second. But there are other images that are the result of pure happenstance. Photographer Andrew McCarthy experienced one of those magical moments when he captured the thrilling sight of a plane flying against the backdrop of the sun. In McCarthy’s photo, the sun appears as a jubilant pink orb bobbing in the blue-gray sky that is punctuated with the silhouette of a commercial airplane.
Artist Calvin Nicholls manipulates ordinary sheets of paper into incredible relief sculptures using standard carving tools.
Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night is one of the most iconic paintings from art history, and it continues to inspire...
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a must-see for art lovers who happen to find themselves in New York City. An abstract, modern building on Fifth Avenue north of the Metropolitan Museum, the institution contains works from legendary artists of the past century.
Beading is typically thought of as a form of jewelry, but it has also proven to be a great material...
City nights have long enchanted artists.
Long ago, New York City's iconic gridded streets left little room for green spaces. But around the 1840s, New Yorkers were growing tired of having to find refuge from city life in cemeteries and other unlikely places. From this discontent, Central Park was born. The land chosen for the park was the site of small villages and institutions such as Pigtown, a covenant and school at Mount St.
A popular pastime of the Victorian era, flower pressing is a wonderful way to repurpose fresh blooms.
Who knew that snails were so photogenic?
