A Scholarly Skater
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Art Writing – Why It’s Difficult and Tips for Understanding It
In this post, I try to make sense of the complex, wordy, sometimes impenetrable ways that people write about art.
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Costume Art: this exhibition didn’t land for me
Cover image by the author. In advance of my visit to the Met this past weekend, someone asked me about the theme of Costume Art, this year’s Costume Institute exhibition and the primary reason for my visit. Despite having read the blurb on the website, I could only say “it has both art and fashion”.…
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The real “Cerulean Queen”: thoughts on an Egyptian icon at the Met
After reading Fiona Davis’s novel The Stolen Queen, I reflected on the real-life artwork that inspired it, Fragment of a Queen’s Face in the Met’s Egyptian Wing.
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The Goldfinch: the book and the painting
Thoughts on The Goldfinch – both the painting by Carel Fabrtius and the Donna Tartt novel it inspired.
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Ten Perfect Guests: an Art-Inspired Thriller (book review)
I recently had the opportunity to read Ten Perfect Guests, an upcoming thriller novel set in the contemporary art world.
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Popular Types of Art Exhibitions to Enjoy in Museums
Museum exhibitions are the most common places most of us encounter art. In this article, you’ll discover the main types of art exhibitions and the sorts of ideas they often convey.
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Four Art Appreciation Basics for Newbie Art Enthusiasts
Art museums may seem intimidating at first, but it’s easier than you might think to have a meaningful experience. These four techniques can help beginners start understanding and engaging with art without tons of knowledge needed.
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Holy Land treasures, with a side of modern Rococo: a visit to the Frick
On a merry and crowded December Saturday, I visited two great exhibitions at the Frick Collection in New York – a rare North American showing of historic church treasures and a clever contemporary take on Rococo painting.
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Art Museums in (and near) London: my incomplete guide
I’ll spill the tea about five fantastic art museums in and near London, but it’s just a fraction of the great art on view in this city.
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A New Building and a New Perspective for the Princeton University Art Museum
Not only does the Princeton University Art Museum have a great new building, but its fresh curatorial approach gives the museum a unique point of view. I am truly impressed by the transformation.
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Gold, Mummies, and a Dinner Party: The Brooklyn Museum
One of America’s oldest museums, the Brooklyn Museum has a rich collection of American, Egyptian, and feminist art.
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I’m So Delighted by the Newly Renovated Frick Collection
I attended a preview of the renovated Frick Collection in New York and was delighted by every aspect of it. Get all the details ahead of the Apr 17 opening.
