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Modern & Contemporary Art

Explore the artistic revolutions of Modern & Contemporary Art that have redefined boundaries, mediums, and perceptions of art in our modern age.

Was Van Gogh Murdered? Theories About the Artist’s Death
Was Van Gogh Murdered? Theories About the Artist’s Death

We know that Vincent van Gogh was a tortured artist who ended his life, but what if there was a different ending to his story?

6 Fascinating Facts About Niki de Saint Phalle
6 Fascinating Facts About Niki de Saint Phalle

Niki de Saint Phalle was a twentieth-century French-American artist known as one of the few female sculptors who worked on a monumental scale.

Pop Art and Surrealism: What Do They Have in Common?
Pop Art and Surrealism: What Do They Have in Common?

Pop Art and Surrealism share a number of themes, such as critiquing consumerism, exploring celebrity culture, and questioning social hierarchies.

6 Famous Land Artists You Should Know
6 Famous Land Artists You Should Know

Land artists create site-specific sculptures and installations far away from urban spaces and leave them to integrate—or disintegrate—in the natural environment.

The Devil Wears Galliano: A Look at Fashion’s Enfant Terrible
The Devil Wears Galliano: A Look at Fashion’s Enfant Terrible

The legendary European haute couture designer John Galliano was ousted from the fashion industry for years before making his great comeback in 2024.

The Shocking Truth About Salvador Dali
The Shocking Truth About Salvador Dali

The eccentricities of Salvador Dali’s characters were legendary and notorious, and they still present a challenge for both art lovers and professionals.

Who Was Edward Said & His Groundbreaking Orientalism?
Who Was Edward Said & His Groundbreaking Orientalism?

Although many people are familiar with the art historical term “Orientalism,” today, far fewer know about the man who coined it.

7 Works Inspired by Sigmund Freud’s Uncanny
7 Works Inspired by Sigmund Freud’s Uncanny

Sigmund Freud’s view of the uncanny usually refers to something seemingly familiar yet hiding a hint of unexpected and disturbing secret beneath its surface.