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Paul P.'s Spectral Paintings of Queer Life

Paul P.'s art uniquely bridges the history of portraiture and the evolution of gay culture post-Stonewall.

Trans artist Brogan Bertie named Portrait Artist of the Year

Trans artist Brogan Bertie wins Portrait Artist of the Year 2024, earning a £10,000 commission and recognition for his vibrant, connection-driven portraits.

The "DMV Roving Sketcher" Is Like a Courtroom Artist for Local Musicians

Galen Summers, the DMV Roving Sketcher, combines his passion for art and music by creating live sketches of performers at concerts.

In 'Hidden Portraits,' Volker Hermes Reimagines Historical Figures in Overwhelming Frippery

Volker Hermes' artworks humorously critique wealth and status through masked portraits, reinterpreting opulent styles from historical art.

How Jimmy DeSana and Paul P's Erotic Art Reframed the Queer Body

The intersection of technology and art influences the evolving nature of portraiture, challenging viewers' perceptions of identity and expression.

Review: Amy Sherald: Sublime at SFMOMA

Amy Sherald's work invites audiences to look beyond skin color and focus on humanity, celebrated in her retrospective 'American Sublime'.

Paul P.'s Spectral Paintings of Queer Life

Paul P.'s art uniquely bridges the history of portraiture and the evolution of gay culture post-Stonewall.

Trans artist Brogan Bertie named Portrait Artist of the Year

Trans artist Brogan Bertie wins Portrait Artist of the Year 2024, earning a £10,000 commission and recognition for his vibrant, connection-driven portraits.

The "DMV Roving Sketcher" Is Like a Courtroom Artist for Local Musicians

Galen Summers, the DMV Roving Sketcher, combines his passion for art and music by creating live sketches of performers at concerts.

In 'Hidden Portraits,' Volker Hermes Reimagines Historical Figures in Overwhelming Frippery

Volker Hermes' artworks humorously critique wealth and status through masked portraits, reinterpreting opulent styles from historical art.

How Jimmy DeSana and Paul P's Erotic Art Reframed the Queer Body

The intersection of technology and art influences the evolving nature of portraiture, challenging viewers' perceptions of identity and expression.

Review: Amy Sherald: Sublime at SFMOMA

Amy Sherald's work invites audiences to look beyond skin color and focus on humanity, celebrated in her retrospective 'American Sublime'.
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The Mordant Observations of a Legendary Muse

Lucian Freud's portraits of Caroline Blackwood reflect the intimacy and complexity of their relationship, capturing her beauty and eventual decline.

After decades, tiny 500-year-old royal portrait is identified as Mary Tudor

The identification of a miniature portrait previously thought to be Katherine Parr is now believed to depict Mary Tudor, prompting new discussions around Tudor identity.

The Art Dealer Who Wanted to Be Art

Asher Wertheimer's portrait by John Singer Sargent explores themes of wealth, identity, and the irony of an art dealer becoming an artwork itself.

The Mordant Observations of a Legendary Muse

Lucian Freud's portraits of Caroline Blackwood reflect the intimacy and complexity of their relationship, capturing her beauty and eventual decline.

After decades, tiny 500-year-old royal portrait is identified as Mary Tudor

The identification of a miniature portrait previously thought to be Katherine Parr is now believed to depict Mary Tudor, prompting new discussions around Tudor identity.

The Art Dealer Who Wanted to Be Art

Asher Wertheimer's portrait by John Singer Sargent explores themes of wealth, identity, and the irony of an art dealer becoming an artwork itself.
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There was more to Milton Avery than landscapes

Milton Avery's family selected Karma for US representation while maintaining ties with international galleries, showcasing lesser-known works at Art Basel Miami Beach.
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Never-before-exhibited portrait by Caravaggio to go on public display

Caravaggio's 'Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini' is displayed publicly for the first time, highlighting its significance in his artistic development.

'Emotion is so important in his work': National Portrait Gallery charts a personal path through the career of Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon's first exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery recognizes his transformative impact on portraiture and personal relationships in art.

Total Candy: One of Fall's Most Fascinating Art Exhibits Has Arrived - Washingtonian

Felix Gonzalez-Torres redefined portraiture with interactive art that explores themes of love, loss, and memory.

Never-before-exhibited portrait by Caravaggio to go on public display

Caravaggio's 'Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini' is displayed publicly for the first time, highlighting its significance in his artistic development.

'Emotion is so important in his work': National Portrait Gallery charts a personal path through the career of Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon's first exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery recognizes his transformative impact on portraiture and personal relationships in art.

Total Candy: One of Fall's Most Fascinating Art Exhibits Has Arrived - Washingtonian

Felix Gonzalez-Torres redefined portraiture with interactive art that explores themes of love, loss, and memory.
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Painter Livien Yin: Their Portraits Contain Multitudes

Matisse's Woman with a Hat transcends traditional portraiture, embodying emotion and identity through color and creative representation.

Review of Francis Bacon exhibit: The Human presence

The Francis Bacon: Human Presence exhibit offers an in-depth look at Bacon's artistic journey and challenges in modern portraiture.

Painter Livien Yin: Their Portraits Contain Multitudes

Matisse's Woman with a Hat transcends traditional portraiture, embodying emotion and identity through color and creative representation.

Review of Francis Bacon exhibit: The Human presence

The Francis Bacon: Human Presence exhibit offers an in-depth look at Bacon's artistic journey and challenges in modern portraiture.
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Juxtapoz Magazine - Walton Ave & Friends: The Social Realist Sculpture Work of John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres

Walton Ave & Friends exhibition showcases portraits of ordinary Bronx residents, breaking traditional art norms and expressing unique identities through humanistic approach.

Gold, garages and gardens: celebrating the female photographers of Photo London

The article showcases various contemporary photographers and their unique approaches to capturing beauty and storytelling through portraiture.

National Portrait Gallery reveals shortlist for global painting prize

The National Portrait Gallery annual painting prize shortlisted artists Watling, Williams, and Chambers, showcasing unique and diverse approaches to portraiture.
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