Behind the Artist: Guy Harvey

Guy Harvey has spent his life studying and exploring the sea. Through his artistic vision, he shares that passion with the world. Harvey was born in 1955 in Bad Lippspringe, Germany while his [...]

Art News: Banderas Plays Picasso, Irma’s Impact on Museums, Monet’s Collection on Display

The art world is full of fascinating exhibitions, intriguing discoveries, and moments that shape history. Here are some of the latest news items making headlines this week.   Antonio Banderas to [...]

5 Practices to Avoid When Hanging Art

Art is subjective, so what someone hangs in their home or office is a matter of taste, style, and opinion. With that said, there are certain practices to avoid when hanging art. Whether for [...]

Peter Max U.S. Open Art Featured in New York Times

The New York Times recently chronicled how iconic Pop artist Peter Max not only created art for the 1997 U.S. Open, but also adapted and expanded on his original work for the 2017 tennis [...]

5 Reasons Why Arts Education Is Important For EVERYONE

“Ya gotta have art!” That was the slogan for the Detroit Institute of Arts back in the 1970s (forever immortalized by this joyfully catchy commercial), but the sentiment regarding arts education [...]

Anatole Krasnyansky Remembers Tommy Hawkins (1936–2017)

To many, Tommy Hawkins was an NBA star who set an example for others. For artist Anatole Krasnyansky, he was more than that—he was a dear friend. Hawkins, the first black basketball player to [...]

Art News: Dalí Not a Father, Louvre Abu Dhabi Opening, Heist Suspect Being Charged

The art world is full of fascinating exhibitions, intriguing discoveries, and moments that shape history. Here are some of the latest news items making art headlines.   DNA Test Proves [...]

Behind the Artist: LeRoy Neiman

The worlds of fine art and sports don’t commonly collide. To American artist LeRoy Neiman, however, the culture of athleticism was a dynamic masterpiece. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1921, [...]

Video Premiere: Patrick Guyton Paints Elegance in Gold

Substrate: a substance or layer that underlies something on which a process occurs. This is where enzymes act, and from which organisms live, grow, or obtain nourishment. Patrick Guyton is a [...]

Semi-Finalists Selected in MI Great Artist

The votes have been tallied, and 22 Michigan artists will now compete as semi-finalists for the title of 2017 MI Great Artist. More than 34,500 votes were cast during the contest’s 12-day public [...]