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Vincent van Gogh: An Artist’s Life Celebrated On The Day Of His Death
Vincent van Gogh. Born 30 March 1853 (Died 29 July 1890) in the rural Dutch village of Zundert, his existence was a paradox of blazing creativity...
David Armstrong: Lost New York Photos Resurface in Arles
Fifteen summers after Nan Goldin first brought David Armstrong's world to the Parc des Ateliers, his photographs return to Arles - not as relics,...
Clare Lilley Steps Down As Director Of Yorkshire Sculpture Park
After three decades of shaping the Yorkshire Sculpture Park into a global cultural destination, Clare Lilley is set to step down this July, leaving...
Ann Philbin Wins Getty Prize For Her Contributions To The Arts
Los Angeles — The J. Paul Getty Trust has awarded its annual Getty Prize to Ann Philbin, director emeritus of the Hammer Museum, in recognition of...
Amedeo Modigliani: An Elongated Greek Tragedy – Artlyst Profile
A new film about Amedeo Modigliani, directed by Johnny Depp, Modigliani – Three Days on the Wing of Madness, is released this week. Based on a play...
Giorgio de Chirico: Metaphysical Painter of Dreams – Artist Profile
Before surrealism had a name, Giorgio de Chirico was painting its blueprint. Born in 1888 in Volos, Greece, to Italian parents, his childhood was...
Camille Pissarro: On The Frontline Of Impressionism – Artist Profile
Camille Pissarro (1830–1903) occupies a pivotal yet understated role in the evolution of modern painting. Born on the island of St Thomas—then a...
David Hockney At 88: A Life In Technicolor – Artlyst Profile
Happy 88th Birthday David Hockney! Few artists have traversed the terrain of contemporary art with the same vitality, irreverence, and formal...
Carrie Yamaoka Named Recipient of the Maria Lassnig Prize 2025
The Maria Lassnig Foundation has announced New York-based artist Carrie Yamaoka as the recipient of its 2025 prize, a distinction awarded biennially...
Sean Scully At 80: A Celebration Of Colour and Form
Happy Birthday, Sean, and congratulations on reaching your 80th decade. You have inspired a generation of young artists and reopened dialogue in the...
Arnaldo Pomodoro: The Alchemist of Bronze Dies Aged 98
The Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro has passed away at the age of 98. Pomodoro died at home in Milan on Sunday, the eve of his 99th birthday,...
Sir Jony Ive Joins the British Museum Board of Trustees
The British Museum has welcomed design visionary Sir Jony Ive to its Board of Trustees, marking a pivotal moment as the institution advances its...