When you want to see some art, art museums are the most obvious place to go. But they aren't your only option. Here are some surprising places you can go to see art in person. They're great alternatives when you aren't near any art museums or just want something different for a change.
The Best Books for Learning Art History
Are you looking for some reading material to start or further your art history adventure? Here are my recommendations for the best books (and some online alternatives) to help you along the way.
Boston’s Top Art Museums: Museum of Fine Arts Boston & Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Two of Boston's top art museums, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, are just a few minutes from each other in the Back Bay Fens neighborhood. I believe any trip to the city should always include both of them.
Your Guide to Art Museums in Philadelphia
The nation's original art capital, Philadelphia is home to some wonderful museums that don't get enough attention. Here are five of the best.
Caught Between Eras: Chateau de Pierrefonds
The Chateau de Pierrefonds, a castle in the Picardy region of France, demonstrates how the line between medieval and modern can get really blurry and makes us question what we consider authentic. The castle has been the setting of many movies and tv shows.
Louise Moillon – a new book about an intriguing still life painter
Louise Moillon, an upcoming book by art historian Lesley Stevenson, is about a 17th-century French painter with a short but intriguing career.
Fashioned by Sargent – a meeting of the masterpieces
A landmark exhibition at the MFA Boston includes 50 major John Singer Sargent oil portraits alongside some of the clothing portrayed in them. This meeting of the masterpieces gives a new perspective on a ubiquitous aspect of Sargent's work - the spectacularly fashionable subjects.
Five Under-rated Art Museums in NYC
On your next trip to New York City, if you want to skip the big-museum madness or are just looking for something new, check out one of these five lesser-known art museums.
Why You Should Attend Local Arts Events
You all probably know that I love art museums and galleries, but I'm also a really big fan of local arts events run in public gathering places. In this post, I'll tell you why I think they're worth attending.
A Guide to Islamic Art
Discover the fascinating varied phenomenon we call Islamic art. It’s a wide-ranging area with lots of diversity, so consider this an introduction to what you'll see in the Islamic Art section of any art museum rather than a definitive guide to a set of singular characteristics.