Today, the idea of a male artist making a major series of paintings about schoolgirls, or any sort of children, sits uncomfortably with the public. But these were memorable and original works when painted in the 1950s.
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In what ways do our sexual pleasures and fantasies inform the way we see the world?
Fractals are patterns that repeat at increasingly fine magnifications. They turn up in the natural world and in artists’ work. Research suggests they contribute to making something aesthetically appealing.
The Royal Academy’s two shows allow us to dive into the history of US/Soviet relations at their most vivid.
A more intimate connection with the details of migrants crossing the Mediterranean can happen through art.
South African Visual Artist Senzeni Marasela’s work creates a tension between the narrations of public wounding and her private one.
Exploring the role and limits of photography is a task that appears all the more relevant in the era of fake news.
An internationally renowned jeweller, now based in Germany, Helen Britton is inspired by the landforms of Western Australia. A new exhibition of her work is captivating.
Warhol has become one of the most well known artists in the world, but his work still has secrets to reveal.
Many leading Australian artists have benefitted from a Samstag scholarship. But who were the Samstags and what motivated them to create this legacy?
Helen Marten, this year’s winner, has revealed a sense of something progressive and pioneering.
A new modern art exhibition in Tehran is being promoted as a bracing act of cultural diplomacy. But we should look a little deeper.
The job of a war artist probably seems, to many, a curious calling. Here’s why Paul Nash and I were both drawn to the front line.
‘Posh white girls’ are unjustifiably taking the brunt of reports of the last art history A-level but casualties are all those the exam board had been moving to reach out to.
This quintessential modern art movement couldn’t have gained precedence without the work of critics – and the Cold War.
As scientists make a renewed push for greater action on climate change, a new installation at the Australian Museum brings home the fragility of our world.
The Dobell is a celebration of drawing. And the work in this year’s show, from Noel McKenna’s beautifully rendered drawings of dogs to Richard Lewer’s depictions of states of mind – is first rate.
The value of the Armada painting, soon to go on show in Greenwich, lies in its masterful storytelling.
Ever wanted to perform a miracle? Now’s your chance.
Tate are offering a new space which should help challenge the elitism currently characterising the arts.
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Joanna Mendelssohn is a Friend of The Conversation.Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne
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Honorary Professor, Edith Cowan University
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Adjunct Professor of Art History, Australian National University
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Professor in Art, Curtin University
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