How did one of the 19th century’s greatest scholars misidentify an Aztec sculpture as Egyptian? Simple: Egyptomania. More»
New acquisitions provide researchers crucial context for two key international art movements—Jugendstil and Concrete Art. More»
“There is so much to think over that I do not know how to describe it, seeing things as we did that had never been heard of or seen before, not even dreamed about.” More»
6,500 newly digitized images depict the development of Los Angeles architecture across decades. More»
“Through his own unique voice, Matisse and his work come alive in new and unexpected ways.” More»
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“Despite their precise lines and construction, Hammersley’s work displays a personal touch, guided by his belief in intuition as an important principle for art making.” More»
“The album narrates multiple stories that together provide new insights into the rich history of Persia.” More»
Thousands more images, from Renaissance prints to early photographs, join the Open Content Program. More»
The artist’s business dealings with gallerist Alexander Iolas are the focus of nine revealing letters from the 1950s and ’60s. More»
