Why Is Michelangelo’s David So Important?
Calling Michelangelo’s David iconic is something of an understatement: A monument of art history both literally and figuratively, it is...
Art & Visual Culture
Discover the latest in global visual arts — exhibitions, contemporary artists, trends, and visual storytelling from around the world.
Chinese Collector and Philanthropist to Open New Non-Profit Art Space in London’s Bloomsbury District
This October, Chinese collector and philanthropist Yan Du will open a new non-profit space supporting artists from Asian backgrounds in...
How Suzanne Valadon Went from Circus Performer to Model to Post-Impressionist
Suzanne Valadon’s painterly style was brash and unflinching. She was self-taught, gleaning tips and techniques from the painters for whom...
Louise Bonnet Wants You to Feel Her Paintings in Your Bones
In her cartoonish yet sophisticated paintings of people, Louise Bonnet toes lots of lines—between familiarity and misrecognition, seduction and ick....
Art Basel sets its eyes on the Middle East with new fair in 2026
As established markets decline, Art Basel seeks new wealth – and new talent.
Theatre review: Storked, Theatre Works
The politics of pregnancy from a queer perspective.
The mushroom case and the allure of true crime in podcasting
A high-profile case underscores the popularity – and ethical complexity – of true crime storytelling.
Mr Squiggle and K-pop megastars heading to Canberra in 2 new exhibitions
What do Mr Squiggle – a famous puppet – and Korean pop culture have in common?
Famous closing lines in books
So, you've tried guessing the opening lines of famous novels, how about the final words?
LA’s Fowler Museum Returns 11 Objects to Australia’s Larrakia Community
The Fowler Museum at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) recently returned 11 objects to an Aboriginal community in...
