Art Facts & History

The Ultimate Guide to Gouache Paint: Origins, Types, and Differences

June 12, 2025 at 9:30:15 AM

If you've ever wandered the aisles of an art store, unsure whether you were about to buy something magical or completely impractical…...

Loab: A Ghost in the AI Art Machine?

September 7, 2022 at 4:47:52 PM

A string of tweets penned by artist and musician supercomposite has recently gone viral due to their fascinating and unnerving nature....

The Art World: What's Hot and What's Not?

September 6, 2022 at 8:02:12 AM

The art world is constantly changing and evolving. New trends come and go, and the art market is always on the lookout for what’s hot in...

🚨 The Dark Side of AI Art: Why Artists (and You) Should Be Concerned

June 11, 2025 at 9:30:14 AM

Hey friends, I want to take a moment to talk about something that’s been weighing heavily on my mind: AI-generated art . You’ve probably...

Robert Pattinson to Host Sotheby's Art Auction

September 7, 2022 at 11:28:09 AM

Sotheby’s is hosting an auction in New York City, and actor Robert Pattinson is serving as a curator. Swizz Beatz (a record producer who...

Acrylic Paint: What's it Made Of?

September 9, 2022 at 8:00:41 AM

Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile art mediums you can use. Thanks to its durable and water-resistant properties, acrylic paint...

Acrylic Paint: Durable, Versatile, & Easy to Use!

September 7, 2022 at 8:00:30 AM

What is Acrylic Paint? Acrylic paint is a type of water-based paint that is typically made of synthetic or natural polymers. The polymers...

Art World Weekly Digest — Art Basel Paris Week 2026x	20/10/2026	Hey friends, London just packed away its Frieze lanyards, and the whole art world is now hopping the train to Paris for Art Basel. This week we've got the receipts from London (yes, including that Mondrian), a new art centre on an old car-factory island, Ibrahim Mahama taking over the Fondation Cartier, maybe the world's oldest shipwreck, and Monet's very relatable first London show. Grab your coffee (or your pumpkin spice potion) and let's go. Frieze week in London: the receipts Last week I...
Art World Weekly Digest — Mid-October 2026	13/10/2026	Hey friends, It's Frieze week in London, so half the art world just packed a tote bag and boarded a plane. Before we join them, this week we've got a K-pop star turned curator, a Turbine Hall that hums, ten Van Goghs from one lucky collector, two stolen Renoirs coming home, and fresh numbers on who's buying art. Grab your coffee (or your cauldron) and let's go. RM of BTS curates a blockbuster at SFMOMA Installation view of RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art....
Art World Weekly Digest — Early October 2026	06/10/2026	Hey friends, October is here and the art world is opening big shows everywhere. This week we've got manga in Brooklyn, a power couple at the Met, a Van Gogh with a price tag that made me sit down, and a food diary that won $100,000. Grab your coffee (or your cauldron) and let's go. Manga takes over Brooklyn Araki Hirohiko, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 4 Diamond is Unbreakable (1993). © Hirohiko Araki & LUCKY LANDCOMMUNICATIONS/Shueisha. Via The Art Newspaper. Art of Manga opened at the...