A Dazzling Revamp in New York City

The Museum of Natural History reopens its famed Halls of Gems and Minerals to unveil a completely transformed space

If there’s one educational attraction in New York City that nostalgic American Museum of Natural History visitors hold dear, it’s the institution’s dazzling collection of rocks and minerals. Following an extended closure for a complete renovation, the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls ... More

Lady Bird Johnson’s Artistic Achievements

The first lady did more for the arts in this country than most people know

An excerpt from the new biography Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight (Random House) by Julia Sweig explores the first lady’s immense success at celebrating the visual and performing arts in the White House and the groundwork she laid for the Smithsonian Institution to acquire ... More

All Eyes on Artist Julie Mehretu

The artist presents her first-ever retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art on March 25

In the contemporary art world, Julie Mehretu is undoubtedly one of the strongest female forces. Beloved by artists and activists alike, she’s a master of composition and brushwork most recognized for her high-profile, large-scale abstract landscapes, as well as her use of multilayered mediums. Since bursting ... More

Reintroducing Miami-Based Artist Keith Paciello

With his sights set on Art Basel, Miami-based artist Keith Paciello is drawing inspiration from the vibrant city

The burgeoning art scene in Miami attracts art enthusiasts from across the globe. With galleries, outdoor exhibitions and annual celebrations of art and design like Art Basel, the city is a haven for creatives. Artist Keith Paciello has called Miami home for more than 20 ... More

Inside a Famous Dollhouse Fit For Royalty

The famous dollhouse made for Queen Mary features everything from mini Champagne bottles to tiny tubes of toothpaste

As you scrolled through endless feeds on TikTok and Instagram during the ennui that was 2020, you may have noticed that miniatures and dollhouses are having their moment. There are television competition shows dedicated to the craft, and high-end auction houses have taken advantage of the demand. In December, ... More

Inside The New Art Exhibit, First Ladies of the United States

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has unveiled one of the first major art exhibitions dedicated to America’s first ladies

Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery explores 250 years of first ladies, showcasing 60 portraits from Martha Washington to Laura Bush. Curated by Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, the exhibition sheds light on the stories, personalities, hardships ... More

Inside The New Art Exhibit, First Ladies of the United States

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has unveiled one of the first major art exhibitions dedicated to America’s first ladies

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Art Exhibitions to See Right Now in New York City

Stuck in town this holiday season? Check out these wonderful art exhibitions at galleries and museums to scratch your culture itch

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Bask in a Neon Glow at The Tate Modern in London

For the first time in 20 years, American artist Bruce Nauman will take his multimedia art across the pond

From creating flashing neon sculptures to employing sound in unprecedented ways, American multimedia artist Bruce Nauman is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest living artists. For the first time in more than 20 years, the Tate Modern in London will present a survey of ... More

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Celebrates 150 Years

The New York City cultural institution reopened in August with a slew of fall exhibits

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has been closed since March, when its 150th anniversary plans were put on hold. Happily, the museum reopened in August to much fanfare and with the implementation of new social distancing safety protocols. For a celebratory exhibition, the New York City ... More

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