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The French-American avant garde artist said painting and sculpture exhibitions made him sick. But the collection of 200 of his works may tell the story of art in the 20th century

Before computers and A.I., beautiful trinkets were formed with a combination of hubs, dies, finesse and force. Kevin Potter has perhaps the world’s largest assemblage of them

A new biography chronicles the history and evolution of the reserved artist who has always let his pen do the talking

This year’s finalists carry us across landscapes and cultures, into moments with people and wildlife. Now, you too can select the one you deem most deserving of the Readers' Choice award.

He is considered one of China’s greatest 20th-century opera performers, and his influence on the art form is still felt today

Ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, take a look at the titles that have been adapted into some of the recognized films, and books that perfectly accompany others

Dizzy Gillespie said his friend Gertrude Abercrombie was able to translate the spirit of jazz music onto a canvas

Even before the internet, overindulgence was something of a spectator sport for those who reveled in gastronomic glory

Her choreography told stories in new ways and her collaborations with costume and stage designers changed the aesthetic of the art. Now, her dance company marks its first century

A simple sausage from Germany overtook ballparks and backyards to become the quintessential hand-held meal that is decidedly all-American