Three Virtual Art Courses to Improve Your Portrait Abilities

If an image conveys a thousand words and the eyes serve as the portals to the essence of a person, it’s hardly surprising that portraits remain such a stirring and timeless art form. For millennia, artists have depicted individuals through portraiture in numerous mediums. Moreover, with various online, on-demand art lessons provided by [My Modern Met Academy](https://academy.mymodernmet.com/), you can become […]

BSA Weekly Image Features: June 29, 2025

**Title: BSA Weekly Image Highlights: June 29, 2025** As summer reaches its peak, the BSA (Bureau of Space Astronomy) presents its most enchanting weekly image highlights, showcasing the awe and intrigue of the cosmos. This week’s selection spans our nearest celestial neighbors, far-off galaxies, and nebulae that color the sky, providing a glimpse into the universe’s intricacies and marvels. **1. […]

The Positive Impact of Latina Lesbian Activism

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — “EN CADA BESO UNA REVOLUCIÓN.” “LESBIANAS. UNIDAS. ¡FELICES!” Such battle cries embody the poetic optimism of Latina lesbian activism across borders at the Vincent Price Art Museum’s On the Side of Angels. Captured by posters for marches in Mexico City and Washington, DC, respectively, and made nearly 20 years apart, they chart an ongoing struggle for […]

Guggenheim Museum Celebrates Robert Rauschenberg’s 100th Birthday with Major Exhibition

Robert Rauschenberg’s 32-foot-long (~9.7-meter-long) silkscreen painting “Barge” (1962–63) will be among over a dozen works exhibited at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan this fall, part of a global celebration of the late American artist’s centennial. Slated to open October 10 and run through April 5, 2026, the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Life Can’t Be Stopped will reexamine the artist’s […]

Giant Lighted Oracles Employ AI to Convey Philosophical Perspectives on Existence and the Future

Directed by artist and founder Nimrod Weis, ENESS, based in Australia, is a diverse team that investigates the convergence of the virtual and physical realms through interactive public art. Their recent display, named The Whispering Mountains, showcases “AI-filled” hill-like beings at the base of The Remarkables, an exquisite snow-covered mountain range in Queenstown, New Zealand. These welcoming, luminous giants function […]

Colored Pencil Illustrations Highlight the Grace of the Human Form

For WanJin Gim, illustrating the human form feels instinctual. Throughout many years, the Korean artist has established himself as a virtuoso of anatomy, displaying an outstanding mastery over conventionally challenging subjects such as hands and feet. Even more remarkable is Gim’s inclination towards colored pencil, a medium that offers greater transparency and permanence compared to paint. All these elements contribute […]

“Examining the Importance of Tenderness in Art: Perspectives from Artist Genevieve Cohn”

Title: The Subtle Embrace: Investigating the Significance of Tenderness in Art Through Genevieve Cohn’s Perspective In a realm frequently engulfed by disorder and tumult, the notion of tenderness in art provides a refuge of tranquility and self-reflection. As both audiences and creators strive for a bond that goes beyond the trivial, tenderness becomes an impactful vessel for expressing profound emotions […]