Cynthia Close

A woman had to be a monster to be an artist– surrealist painter/sculptor Dorothea Tanning

When American painter James Abbott McNeill Whistler’s (1834-1903) portrait of his mother…

In the spirit of the English poet Alexander Pope, art springs eternal, much like hope. Many artists have recognized the uplifting power of spring, particularly in times of societal and political…
An exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts explores the parallels between the work of Modernist giants Georgia O'Keeffe and Henry Moore.
From Saratoga Springs, New York, to Como, Italy, these 10 residencies provide for inspirational settings for artists around the world.
In these final chilly days of winter, Art & Object offers a selection of interesting films to watch about artists and the art world. Enjoy!
We take a look back at some of the controversial battles that art critic Jerry Saltz has had with various artists.
Contemporary artists may resort to snow and ice as their medium, using the ephemeral qualities inherent of water below 32 degrees to call attention to the pressing issue of climate change. The…