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Discover Frederic Edwin Church’s Patriotic ‘Our Banner in the Sky’

Scholars believe that Church created this compelling composition in response to the Civil War's outbreak.

Fine Arts November 8, 2026

The Extraordinary Stories Behind History’s Most Ambitious Carpets

“A King’s Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie” is the first show in the United States to examine ...

Premium Lifestyle November 3, 2026

Rare Rembrandt Etchings and the Dutch Aspiration for Religious Freedom

‘Rembrandt’s Lions: Art and Exile in the Dutch Republic’ showcases the artist's observations of communities within the country's ...

Fine Arts November 2, 2026

‘Drawings From the Studios of Louis C. Tiffany’ Exhibit Dazzles at The Met

The museum's new exhibit 'Designing the Gilded Age' explores the oeuvre of Tiffany’s studios through surviving design drawings.

Fine Arts October 24, 2026

Trailblazing Lavinia Fontana’s Paintings of St. Catherine of Alexandria

Stockholm's new acquisition, 'The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria,' was one of Fontana's most ambitious religious ...

Fine Arts October 20, 2026

Exploring George Caleb Bingham’s ‘Jolly Flatboatmen’ Frontier Theme

Bingham was among the foremost American genre painters during the 19th century.

Fine Arts October 18, 2026

Sotheby’s Presents ‘Magnum Opus: A Private Collection of Exceptional Art and Objects Through the Ages’

The public exhibition runs Oct. 17 to 22 at Sotheby’s in New York City.

Fine Arts October 13, 2026

The Sparkling Return of Hidden Imperial Jewels

'Hidden Treasure: A Century of Mystery' showcases the Austro-Hungarian Empire's rediscovered collection of gems.

History October 8, 2026

‘Sacred Splendor’: Jewish and Christian Art Illuminated Across Six Centuries

The Jewish Museum's exhibition from St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague displays both superb Christian and Jewish objects never ...

Fine Arts October 1, 2026

‘A King’s Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie’ Exhibition Rolls Out at The Met

America's first exhibition about the Savonnerie manufactory is on display in New York City until March 2028.

Fine Arts September 23, 2026

The Crème de la Crème of French Fine and Decorative Art

Graziella Patiño de Ortiz Linares’s collection will be auctioned at Christie’s on Sept. 23, 2026.

Fine Arts September 16, 2026

Discovery of a Carel Fabritius Painting, a Dutch Golden Age Artist Who Died Too Soon

A painting previously ascribed to an anonymous artist can now be attributed to Carel Fabritius.

Fine Arts September 14, 2026

Jan van Eyck’s Striking Self-Portrait

A sneak peak at “Van Eyck: The Portraits,” on view at National Gallery, London in late November.

Fine Arts September 13, 2026

The UK Campaigns to Keep a Rare Rembrandt in Country

The 'Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet' has been in English hands since the mid-18th century, and the UK hopes ...

Fine Arts September 7, 2026

Whistler’s ‘Harmony in Blue and Gold: The Peacock Room’

The artist's decorative room continues to inspire visitors, artists, and designers.

Fine Arts September 1, 2026

The Italian Job: Four Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum

Thieves broke into the Regional Museum of Messina, Italy during the Ferragosto holiday on Aug. 15.

Fine Arts August 28, 2026

Deciphering the True Story of ‘Cleopatra’s Needles’

Carved about 3,500 years ago, the two obelisks are still being studied in the modern era.

Traditional Culture August 19, 2026

Unraveling the Mysteries of Leonardo’s ‘Madonna of the Yarnwinder’

Leonardo's enigmatic painting quietly went on long-term loan at The Met without much fanfare this spring.

Fine Arts August 16, 2026

Roelant Savery’s Enchanting Paintings of Orpheus

Savery’s paintings are not only beautiful but remain topical about the hopeful power of art to unify.

Fine Arts August 12, 2026

Meet the Mascot of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

William the hippopotamus is both an ancient artifact and a modern cultural symbol.

Fine Arts August 11, 2026

Angelica Kauffmann’s Paintings of Penelope, the Faithful Wife

The neoclassical painter illustrated more than a dozen pictures from Homer's epic poem, but it was the storyline ...

Fine Arts August 2, 2026

‘Winslow Homer: Painter, Etcher’ on Exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art

On view through Oct. 18, 2026, it is the first major exhibition to spotlight the artist's etching practice.

Fine Arts July 29, 2026

Rediscovering the Pre-Raphaelite Artist Marie Spartali Stillman

Spartali Stillman pushed the boundaries of watercolor, making her pictures rival the effects of oil paint.

Fine Arts July 22, 2026

The Powerful Portrayal of ‘Augustus of Prima Porta’

The emperor Augustus's pose has inspired portraits of subsequent leaders.

Fine Arts July 13, 2026

Casting Light on the Work of Andrea del Verrocchio

Skilled in sculpture, painting, architecture, and goldsmithing, the 15th-century artist inspired some of the greatest Italian Renaissance masters.

Fine Arts July 10, 2026

John La Farge’s Spectacular Stained Glass Windows of Peonies

Among the first to incorporate opalescent glass, he designed unprecedented stained glass windows.

Fine Arts July 9, 2026

One of the Greatest Treasures of European Medieval Art in an American Museum

A chalice used for centuries in a French basilica is now a treasured piece at the National Gallery ...

Fine Arts July 6, 2026