Art
Exhibition Tour—Arts of the Ancient Americas
Join Joanne Pillsbury, Andrall E. Pearson Curator of Ancient American Art, and curator Laura Filloy Nadal, along with Max Hollein, Marina Kellen French Director and CEO, and special guest Alejandro de Avila to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the...
Grief Behind the Curtain: Doré’s Heartbreaking Les Saltimbanques (1874)
Gustave Doré’s Les Saltimbanques (The Acrobats) reveals the tragic aftermath of a circus act, capturing raw grief, lost innocence, and the quiet sorrow behind the spectacle.
Revealing Secrets of Modigliani
Curators and conservators at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia have unearthed secrets hidden under layers of paint on masterpieces by famed Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920).
Missing Velázquez Masterpiece Found After 300 Years
Olimpia Maidalchini was one of the most powerful women in 17th-century Rome. Her portrait, by Spanish painter Diego Velázquez has been missing since 1724 - until now.
This Origami is Changing Engineering…
Twenty-five years ago, physicist Robert Lang worked at NASA, where he researched lasers. He also garnered 46 patents on optoelectronics and wrote a Ph.D. thesis called "Semiconductor Lasers: New Geometries and Spectral Properties."
He Painted Bugs Like Jewels — And Changed Science Forever
In the late 1500s, Netherlandish artists became interested in the natural world like never before.
Tony Dow on a life of art post-"Leave It to Beaver"
Beginning at age 12, Tony Dow played Wally Cleaver, the polite, trustworthy "All-American" big brother on the classic sitcom "Leave It to Beaver."
Community Transforms Neglected Rock Garden Into Beautiful Landmark
Did you know there’s a Danish castle in Albert Lea?
Now Open: The Arts of Africa in the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
Experience the creativity of artists and innovators in the Arts of Africa.
The Disney Artform That’s Almost Extinct (Only 4 Artists Still Do It!)
In collaboration with the Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema exhibition at the Academy Museum, step inside the world of Disney’s Ink and Paint department where a small team is keeping a nearly lost art alive.
Why Philadelphia Is the Mural Capital of the World
With more than 6,000 murals, Philadelphia has earned a global reputation for its vibrant public art.
Meet the Artist—Lorna Simpson: Source Notes
Go behind the scenes with artist Lorna Simpson as she discusses her artistic process and preparations for her exhibition Lorna Simpson: Source Notes, on view at The Met through November 2, 2025.
This Studio Rebuilds the Dead for a Living
What does it take to sculpt a human face from a skeleton? This true story takes us inside the Stockholm studio of Swedish forensic artist Oscar Nilsson, where history is brought back to life through forensic sculpting.
Unboxing BIZARRE Wedgwood Collectibles You've Never Seen Before
Unbox with us some of the most unusual Wedgwood items to exist, and discover the unique craftsmanship and history behind the limited edition pieces. Perfect for collectors and Wedgwood fans alike!
Jason Jones’ Altered Thrift Store Art
Jason Jones is one of several artists who has found inspiration from an unlikely source: second-hand paintings found in thrift stores, which are altered with robots, Muppets, and other helpful additions.
Marie Antoinette Conservation: Revealing the Controversial Queen’s Portrait
Step into the Furniture Conservation Studio as Senior Conservator Kevin carefully and mindfully removes the frame from an original portrait of the controversial Queen of France, Marie Antoinette.