Edvard Munch Lightens Up
A new exhibition offers a counterpoint to The Scream.
Art
Robert Smithson’s Monument to Contingency
Spiral Jetty never stops changing.
The Giant Ducks of Florentijn Hofman
Images from a number of the exhibitions of the floating sculpture Rubber Duck over the years
My Night in the Sistine Chapel
After the tourists go home, a museum’s collection tells its own story.
Vermeer’s Revelations
The artist left behind few clues about his life or intentions, but the paintings themselves teach the viewer new ways to see.
Vermeer’s Daughter
A speculative theory holds that Maria Vermeer was not only a model for her father but also an artist who created several of the paintings attributed to him. Could it be true?
The Strange Intimacy of New York City
Look at these unfiltered photos of a bygone era. Then look again.
Generative Art Is Stupid
And that’s how it should be.
The Quiet Profundity of Everyday Awe
That feeling—of being in the presence of something vast—is good for us. And, counterintuitively, it can often be found in completely unremarkable circumstances.
The Dawn of Artificial Imagination
OpenAI says programs like DALL-E 2 will “democratize” art.