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The French art historian, Henri Focillon, called Marie Bracquemond one of “les trois grandes dames” of Impressionism. If her name isn’t as familiar as the two others, Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, it’s likely due to, er... a lack of support from her husband.

If you are interested in art or crime or the two combined the Empty Frames podcast is for you. While several books have been written on this subject, this is the first podcast that delves into the mystery of the 1990 theft of important artworks from the collection at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 

This will make you smile, I promise!
This creative mama—who I am proud to call my friend—dressed her toddler as a Dale Chihuly sculpture last Halloween and herself as the creator himself. It's never too early get inspired and set your sights on winning the local costume contest! 

The avant-garde will lead you to prison.

Or to the bowels of the former Korean Defence Security Command (KDSC) in central Seoul. That is if you are a young artist in the vanguard wanting to make bold statements about Korea’s tumultuous past and pop-star present. On a long, rain soaked walk through Seoul in 2010 I ran across this temporary art exhibit occupying the former KDSC, organized by the National Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art.

When Joan Miró left Spain for Paris in 1920, he took a cake for Pablo Picasso. Besides both being artists of Spanish descent, their mothers were friends. At 27, Miró was ready to meet the older artist he so admired. He asked Picasso’s mother if she’d like to send anything to her son. A cake it was, and Miró’s delivery...

Now that the world’s eyes are on South Korea for the Winter Olympics (my stomping grounds for a decade), I thought I’d write about some art and architecture as I haven't seen the networks create any "puff" pieces about this subject. I wandered the streets of Seoul one rainy afternoon a few years ago searching to learn more about this wonderful city.

By John Norton
I have no idea what that last bit of the title means except that it's the name of a 1973 Michael Nesmith solo LP. Yes, the Monkee. I ran across this cultural artifact in the attic of my Aunt’s house and discovered that it’s not a bad country rock record— the Monkees were a talented bunch....

A quick look behind the scenes!At BetterWall we take great care in cleaning and packaging your banner purchase. First, we get all the street grime ...

As a "solo-preneuer" I am always seeking new ways to get out of my head while I work. Podcasts are my latest obsession and are the perfect way to l...

This email is dedicated to Summer. Below, you will find some great ideas for sprucing up your outdoor spaces with museum banners because they are, after all, designed to live outside! Let your inside banners out into their natural habitat for the season, or purchase new ones that specifically compliment your patio, garden, pool house or other outdoor living space.

I've been on a movie kick, watching and rewatching films and documentaries about art. A must see is from one of my favorite people... "F for Fake" (1973) is the last major film by the man who himself became a household name through a form of deception. In this film essay/documentary Orson Welles explores the world of a master art forger.

Rhythm & Roots: Dance in American Art brought movement to the Denver Art Museum, which, like most museums, usually celebrates stationary fine art. This exhibition explored the evolution of dance in America from 1830 to 1960.