Self-portraits by Van Gogh, Francis Bacon, and more explore not just how these artists saw the world but also what “selfie” culture says about us. 

Dienst wrests playfulness and movement from the warp and weft of weaving.

The controversial Washington, DC, institution’s hot new attraction will have you back for a second coming.

Her creations have a beautiful economy, where even rusty old machine parts might become transformed into a gilded patina on one of her sensuous memory maps.

Thought to be among his strongest works, "Portrait of George Dyer Crouching" (1966) will leave private collection for the first time since its debut.

A new book by former Met Museum archivist Jim Moske assembles a haunting and hilarious revue of artist obituaries from 1906 to 1929.

The artist’s work is the cognitive equivalent of a rock-climbing wall, in which visual handholds open up interpretive pathways.

Previously unpublished pieces from the artist’s oeuvre trace the origins of his unique perspective.

A History of Photography (Through Pets) tracks the development of photography through images of our furry companions.

Seating Assignment centers 15 female designers who are pushing the boundaries of the traditional furniture object.

Giulia Paoletti surveys the development of Senegalese photography along with more than a century of shattering historic events.

Sometimes, taking a moment out of context reveals a deeper truth.

The fiber artist forages local plants to create delicate urban-agrarian weavings.

Insurers warn of a "growing trend" as some visitors are more focused on stunting for the ’gram than having an ecstatic art experience.

A new monograph hones in on the artist-couple’s collaboration.

Skyted is a “sound absorbing open air mask” designed for people who want to take phone calls in public and for those who don’t want to listen to them.

The artist is present, and standing by to take your credit card information.

Drawing on Blue provides a glimpse into the genesis of the tinted paper as a new vehicle for expression in European art.

Let’s face it, if Jimmy Fallon is the poster child for your situation, you’re pretty much doomed.

People are wasting no time reimagining Steamboat Willie (1928) with often terrifying results.

The secret life of doubles is rich fodder for storytelling, as Twinkind thoroughly demonstrates.

Stop-motion animation, the poetic story of a snowman, and other picks highlight the artistic potential of the classic genre.

A new painting of the media mogul by Chicago artist Shawn Michael Warren is joining the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.

The Book by Design is a real page-turner for people interested in how we came to turn pages.

Artist Auguste Toulmouche seems to have struck on a timeless theme: women being annoyed about the shit we have to put up with.

The Euclid Mission can capture large swaths of outer space in a single shot. Talk about a wide-angle lens!

Fyodor Savintsev’s photographs of the small wooden cottages capture the aesthetics and ethos of “a slower, more traditional pace of life.”

The New Brownies' Book promises to provide an experience any child can enjoy, but one designed especially for those of color.

Photos show a temporary sculpture unveiled on the National Mall that leaves a lot to be desired.

A new documentary follows a team of Ohio artists and environmentalists transforming acid mine drainage into viable art materials.

A new book explores collector of natural essences Mandy Aftel’s interactive archive of scent in Berkeley.

Inspired by the Dutch tradition of Delft blue pottery that imitated Chinese porcelain, Patrick Bergsma incorporates handcrafted bonsai trees into his exploding works.

These are not your goth grandmother’s Halloween nails.

Writer Chava Shapiro’s Jewish Zine Archive spans dozens of rare publications collected over two decades.

Artist Nick F sees tattoos as a way to “mark our bodies as a holy place and create a clear sign of our commitment and pride of our Jewishness.”

Pack your bogs, it’s time for a really iconic swamp-cation.

You could say that these bedbugs have a certain je ne sais quoi.

Nordström creates compelling architectural “portraits” of the city by including the real stuff of life, like electric boxes, water damage, and rusting metalwork.

Though her iconic “Black Sheep” sweater fetched over $1M last week, it's far from the only piece worn by the princess to eclipse auction estimates.

And the Walls Became the World All Around provides an accessible visual language to understand Hermann’s ceramic work in book form.

Izzy Pludwinski's new book looks at the evolution of Hebrew calligraphy, from sacred scrolls through modern art and graffiti.

Artist and author Tom Haviv dreams of a one-state solution for the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Jewish-Muslim solidarity, and harmony between Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews.

A new exhibition catalogue illustrates the artist’s dedication to humanity, managing a tender balance between self-expression and true global consciousness.

Where I’m Coming From was the first nationally syndicated comics strip by a Black woman cartoonist.

The nude figure as a subject has been a battleground issue for as long as it’s been a staple of fine art.

The sculpture, based on AI analysis of works by Michelangelo, Rodin, Käthe Kollwitz, Takamura Kotaro, and Augusta Savage, would make a great hood ornament for Elon Musk’s next venture into space.

Kate Levy has come to recognize that direct involvement with her subjects may come at the expense of her artistic practice, so she took a different approach.

Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky at the National Museum of Natural History is a call to action to mitigate the impact of light pollution.

Her welded-steel sculptures and performance art produce scar-riddled proxies for connections that are usually intangible.

Leora Fridman discusses curating a new exhibition confronting issues of tradition, gender, and Zionism in the Jewish-American community.