The artwork is a fine example of modern religious art that maintains traditional iconographic elements. Fresco of the Pentecost scene. Photo by Renata Sedmakova/Shutterstock This 20 th century fresco ...

When our St. Joseph Catholic High School loudspeaker announced in October 1978 that the next conclave chose Pope John Paul II ...

A clear guide to the key differences between Modern and contemporary art movements, from Cubism to street art.

the artist Michael Craig-Martin recalls how the UK’s “cathedral to contemporary art” was born. “Who could have imagined we would find an immense derelict site on the Thames, directly ...

Rendering of the New Museum of Santiago, Chile Courtesy the Engel Foundation “The Engel Collection is an important reference point for contemporary art in our country and region, encompassing ...

Yeon Shim Chung, Doryun Chong, Kyung An, Lee Ufan, and Andrew Russeth explore how four influential artists helped shape modern Korea’s identity through their art and correspondence during a period of ...

The 57-year-old died suddenly in early May, and Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) halted museum operations in her honour. Known for reshaping global contemporary art narratives, she ...

This trend, however, has changed as collectors from around the world increasingly appreciate African art's rich history and significance. While the contemporary African art market's dollar value ...

Contrary to much popular belief, all art is not political. But in the first half of the 20th century—when Germany was experiencing rapid industrialization and militarization; the rise of ...

A trail of original, contemporary artwork has gone on display in a city centre. The community interest company Gloucester Contemporary Artists (GCA) has created the trail in the city as part of ...