Art

Boston Museum Acquires Frida Kahlo’s Early Painting

Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston gets the distinction of being the only museum in New England to house a painting by Frida Kahlo as it announced its purchase of the artist's early portrait on Tuesday.

Chilean Architect Alejandro Aravena Wins Prestigious Pritzker Prize

One of Chile’s most celebrated designers Alejandro Aravena bagged the prestigious 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his wide variety of work. Considered the Nobel Prize for the field of architecture, the award is a great honor that highlighted his abilities to incorporates design principles with social responsibility, sustainability and economic restraints.

Heidi Klum Poses Naked for Rankin's 'Less is More' Show

The chilly, snowy and icy season has arrived and so did Heidi Klum's photo, which shows the model posing inside a huge ice block for an exhibit of highly acclaimed photographer Rankin. The German model strips down baring nothing for the show.

Juan Sánchez, Iconic Nuyorican Artist, Presents Solo Exhibition in Brooklyn

BRIC, the Brooklyn-based space for contemporary art, performing arts and community media programs, is currently displaying the work of influential Latino artist and Nuyorican cultural figure Juan Sánchez. His solo exhibit, ¿What's The Meaning of This?, opened on Nov. 6, and will continue through Dec. 27.

Art in Motion: Guayasamín’s Ecuador Unframed on Display at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Oswaldo Guayasamín, the acclaimed Ecuadoran artist, may be gone but his art lives on. A travelling interactive exhibit featuring the artist's work is on display at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University, starting Nov. 11, continuing through Dec. 21.

Nader Latin American Art Museum Heading to Miami

The world's largest Latin American art museum, Nader Latin American Art Museum (NaderLAAMuseum), is underway, with a 2018 completion deadline. The $50 million project is headed by Gary Nader, a Dominican-Lebanese arts developer.

Latino Performing Arts Companies, Museums Losing Talent and Donors to Mainstream Art Organizations: Report

A new national study offers an economic picture of Latino and African American nonprofit museums and performing arts companies, which suggests that donors often let weaker organizations perish, while allowing stronger ones to flourish.

Salvadoran Art Program Y.ES Launches Inititative to Promote El Salvador's Contemporary Art Scene

Salvadoran art program Y.ES looks to increase the visibility and distinguishing characteristics of contemporary art from El Salvador.

Sofía Maldonado, Puerto Rican Public Artist, Transforms Unused Buildings Into Works of Art

Sofía Maldonado, renowned Puerto Rican public artist, returned to the island nation of Puerto Rico to erect a massive art project to promote arts and sensibility, during a time when thousands leave annually in pursuit of success abroad.

El Museo del Barrio's Summer Exhibition Lineup Features Rodriguez Calero, the Young Lords and Contemporary Collages

El Museo del Barrio, a gem located in the heart of East Harlem, has opened its doors to the city with a summer lineup featuring exhibits "Rodriguez Calero: Urban Martyrs and Latter Day Santos," "Cut N' Mix: Contemporary Collage" and "Presente! The Young Lords in New York."

Easter Egg Hunt Ideas: Glow-in-the-Dark, Color Coded & Special Prize Egg Hunts

Hiding Easter eggs and Easter baskets around the house can get awfully repetitive, and families might start running out of hiding spaces.

Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam Museum in England May Have the Only Bronze Statues Made by Michelangelo Left in the World

Two bronze statues that had been attributed to Michelangelo as early as the 19th century may in fact be the work of the Italian Renaissance master. The three-foot-high bronzes of two naked, muscular men atop panthers are unsigned, and art historians had long doubted their association with the painter of the Sistine Chapel.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2014 Dates, Events & Exhibitors: Highlights Include Stevie Nicks' Retro Selfies, Artists Pedro Reyes, Yoko Ono & Acts by Miley Cyrus, Solange

Art aficionados from around the world are flocking to Art Basel this week in Miami Beach(Dec. 4-7), where modern and contemporary art will be celebrated in some of the most eccentric ways that will raise eyebrows, challenge onlookers to think outside of the box and expand their artistic, cultural and societal canvas.

Christie's New York City Art Auction Makes Over $150M Off Two Pieces of Art by Andy Warhol: Total Sales Reach Over $850M

A New York auction house made over $850 million dollars Wednesday, its highest total ever, with pieces from famous 20th century artists.

Grotesque, Quirky 'Boxtrolls' Find Home on Margins of Animation

As the hipsters of animation, Portland, Oregon-based Laika studios is not afraid to play on the fringe with its latest film "The Boxtrolls," and its lead stars are not your average cute animated monsters.

Dissident artist Ai Weiwei brings exhibit to Alcatraz

One of China's most famous dissidents has appropriated the United States' most famous former prison as a way to highlight the plight of activists held in detention.

Mexican Independence Day 2014: Andrea Arroyo, an Award-Winning Artist Celebrated by President Clinton, Latin Grammys Reflects on Latest Exhibition

From graceful movements, images etched in her mind to vibrant colors and flowing shapes painted on canvas, award-winning, Mexican-born artist Andrea Arroyo has had an impressive career expressing her creativity through the arts.