Ancient Chinese Rock Paintings Preserved by Blood Pigment
Research reveals Zuojiang Huashan murals survived subtropical weathering thanks to a pigment binder made from animal blood and possibly human childbirth blood
David Rimanelli on Instagram's Early Days as Art Platform
Artforum revisits critic David Rimanelli's 2014 essay on Instagram's early days, when the app was a frontier for image sharing before sponsored content took over
Etruscan Bronze Statues Found in Ancient Italian Well
Archaeologists discover remarkably preserved bronze figures and a rare bowl in a ritual well at the ancient Etruscan city of Kainua near Marzabotto
Guide to How Technology Is Transforming Archaeological Art
From proteomics to infrared spectroscopy, a guide to the scientific techniques revealing new secrets in ancient art and rock paintings around the world
Aerial Photographer Captures Western Australia's Salt Flats
Martine Perret's five-year aerial photography project reveals salt flats, ancient riverbeds and marine biodiversity across Western Australia's midwest
Antonello da Messina Masterpieces Stolen from Sicily Museum
Four 15th-century works by Antonello da Messina stolen from a Sicilian museum during a religious festival in Italy's boldest art heist
Berlin Gemaldegalerie Stages Five Centuries of Portraiture
Masterpieces from Botticelli to Lempicka paired across five centuries reveal how portraiture shaped identity, power and intimacy in European art
Brett Littman to Lead Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The former Noguchi Museum director will lead MCASD starting in October, succeeding Kathryn Kanjo after a six-month search
How to Read a Portrait: A Guide to the History and Language of Portraiture
From Botticelli profiles to contemporary self-portraits, a guide to the visual codes, gestures, and conventions that make portraiture one of art's most enduring genres
How to Read Abstract Painting: A Guide for Curious Viewers
A practical guide to understanding abstract painting, from color field and geometric abstraction to gestural expression and strategies for looking critically
Kunsthaus Zurich Pairs Lassnig and Munch for First Time
First-ever exhibition pairing Maria Lassnig with Edvard Munch opens in Zurich with 150 works on the body, perception and mortality
Mary Heilmann, Abstract Painter and Colourist, Dies at 86
The California-born painter who reshaped post-minimal abstraction with vibrant color and ceramic-inflected practice died on August 14
Brancusi Gets His First Major German Show in 50 Years
Neue Nationalgalerie and Centre Pompidou team up for 150-plus works including a partial reconstruction of the sculptor's Paris studio
Brazilian Police Recover Stolen Matisse Jazz Prints in Sao Paulo
Eight prints from Henri Matisse's iconic 1947 Jazz series stolen from a Sao Paulo library have been recovered, with one suspect arrested
China Orders Museum Emergency Overhauls After Blackouts
Power outages at the Terracotta Warriors Museum and other Chinese sites prompt a national directive for museum emergency protocol upgrades
Guggenheim Sues to Recover Picasso Stolen 65 Years Ago
A Picasso painting stolen from the University of Pittsburgh in 1961 has resurfaced at Christie's, and the Guggenheim wants it back
How Stolen Masterpieces Find Their Way Home in 2026
From Nazi-looted paintings to colonial-era seizures, the global framework for returning stolen art is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades
John D Edwards, Painter Who Turned Cancer Into Art, Dies at 74
The British artist worked with Hodgkin and Caulfield at Waddington Gallery before cancer redirected his practice toward healing and community art
Korean Modernist Artists to Know Ahead of RM x SFMOMA
A guide to the Korean painters and sculptors in RM's personal collection, from Yun Hyong-keun to Kim Whanki, and where to see their work
Museum Emergency Preparedness: Protecting Art in Crisis
From climate failures to natural disasters, a practical guide to how museums safeguard collections and the protocols institutions are adopting in 2026
RM of BTS Brings 200 Works to SFMOMA in First Museum Show
The BTS leader's personal collection of Korean modernists goes on view October 3 alongside SFMOMA holdings including Rothko, Agnes Martin, and Matisse
Why Brancusi's Sculptures Still Seduce Audiences in 2026
Major exhibitions at Neue Nationalgalerie and MoMA revisit Constantin Brancusi's radical sculptural language and its lasting grip on modern design
A Collector's Guide to Art Estate Planning in 2026
How to protect your art collection through estate planning, from inventory and valuation to trusts, foundations, and avoiding family disputes
Clara Peeters Masterpiece Found in Storage
A Norwegian curator reattributed a 17th-century still life buried in storage, proving it was painted by the Flemish pioneer Clara Peeters