In 1942, newly moved out of her family’s Helsinki apartment and living on her own, the Finnish artist Tove Jansson painted a self-portrait. She gave herself a cool confidence: steely gaze, striped ...

The celebrated documentarian co-directs this two-night extravaganza on PBS about the towering genius of the Renaissance.

The city is alive with artistry, playing host to more than 850 art galleries and 170 museums, the majority of which offer ...

I love an excuse to revisit an old favourite, even better when it offers a way of enjoying it in a new light. The Royal Academy’s exhibition on Florence does exactly that, exploring the city through ...

From Toni Morrison to Martin Luther King Jr., leaders of the past always knew what to say during tough times. We need their ...

Manning-Plassnig never took art classes. She is self-taught. She has always collected rocks and has always been interested in crystals and gems. “When I was in middle school, I took a science ...

The master painter, Vincent van Gogh, has many famous paintings to his name. From ‘Starry Night’ to his self-portraits ... paintings of the lot, Raphael's ‘Portrait of a Young Man ...

When looking for the best camera for portraits, there are a few key factors to keep in mind. Having the right lens is crucial, as you need to be able to shoot at a flattering focal length and separate ...

Local artist Thuy Giang transforms abandoned wooden objects into unique portraits, portraying the beauty of Sa Pa’s elderly locals. Using old, abandoned wooden objects, 27-year-old artist Thuy Giang ...

She released her first single in 2019, and bagged the “New Artist Award” at the prestigious Metro Radio Hit Awards in the same year. Chan described her present self as a daring spirit – an ...