The South African metropolis is an art-lover's paradise
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Abstract art can be a doozy. We'd be lying if we said we've never approached a daunting canvas buzzing with indiscernible colors, shapes and stripes and,...
Artistic pursuits aren't just fun — scientific research shows that they're actually strengthening your brain.
Step inside any art museum, say MoMA or the Wadsworth, and the regions of your brain associated with pleasure, memory, emotion, and vision immediately light up upon viewing a painting, according to…
There's more to being a doctor than diagnosing symptoms. And that's where art comes in.
For two millennia, great artists set the standard for beauty. Now those standards are gone. Modern art is a competition between the ugly and the twisted; the...
It's helping to generate tourism, economic development, and job creation.
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Developers of luxury residential buildings are installing large and arresting art pieces to ensure they can be seen from the street, helping please residents and attract those who believe art should be part of the residential experience.
“I’ve always had more of an interest in art than academics.”
A study's colorful language may mask useful insight into how we create meaning.
Older collectors often want to keep their art forever, which is good for an artist's long-term career. Younger collectors are more commercially driven, and that can have ripple effects.
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How artists are thinking about the future of virtual reality.
For the past 200 years, the gallery has been the home of new and cutting-edge art, a place where the art community can come together and share new ideas. But...
Collectors of fine art are advised not to think of their collections as investments, but collectors cannot ignore the value of their art portfolio, nor should they fail to consider what will happen to the artwork when they are not around to appreciate it. And as the art portfolio grows...