The story of the struggling artist who leaves behind a comfortable corporate job in pursuit of creative fulfillment and happiness has certainly been told before. Jojo Anavim did just that, except so far his short art career hasn’t been much of a struggle at all. It’s been just one year ... More

This July, Michael Dweck’s The End: Montauk, N.Y. will debut its expanded 10th Anniversary Art Edition Box Set, celebrating a decade since its instant success. Dweck—an acclaimed American photographer, filmmaker and visual artist—captured the true essence of Montauk through an idyllic and erotic surf narrative. Now, he’s returned to ... More

During his life, Robert Mapplethorpe was famous for his breathtaking photographs, which ran the gamut from floral still lifes to some very controversial shots depicting sadomasochistic themes. Now 17 years after Mapplethorpe’s death, he’s perhaps better known than ever thanks to his central role in cultural artifacts like Patti Smith’s ... More

A year after the Whitney Museum decamped from its historic Brutalist Marcel Breuer home on Madison Avenue, there’s a new tenant moving in: the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Opening on March 18, the Met Breuer will offer space to explore the museum’s collection from the 20th and 21st centuries. First up is the ... More

Hedda Sterne might be best known for an iconic 1951 photograph from Life magazine, in which she’s the only female among a group of more famous Abstract Expressionists, billed as the “Irascibles.” The picture shows Sterne, a prolific painter, standing on a chair above Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark ... More

Artist Victor Solomon has uniquely paired luxury with basketball in a new series of backboards and hoops handcrafted from stained glass and jewels, respectively​.  Aptly titled Literally Balling, the collection nods to our culture’s devotion to the sport and the modern-day kingship of athletes. Solomon—who spent over 100 hours on ... More