Archaeological evidence suggests that symbolism in art, once seen as something that only modern humans were capable of, was produced by earlier hominins. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at a museum not in New York City, a place we know and love that already receives plenty of attention. I was in the room ...

The pendant was found at a Paleolithic site in Mongolia’s Northern Khangai Mountains. Photo by Bolatbek Gabiden on Unsplash Around 50,000 years ago, early human civilizations were starting to create ...

As 2025 comes to a close, the Artnet News staff looks back at the stories that stuck with us. Together, they reflect the full sweep of the art world, and why we love covering it. Early in the year, ...

In the wake of the killing of Minnesota mother Renee Nicole Good by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross, and the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, activists once ...

An exhibition at the Met features 100-plus paintings, sculptures, decorative works and objects that testify to the splendor of 16th-century English court Meilan Solly - Senior Associate Digital Editor ...

In advance of Women’s History Month, Senate President Karen E. Spilka announced last week membership of the newly re-formulated Senate Art Committee, which will seek to diversify art and symbolism in ...

Last month, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit, celebrated contemporary artist Nikas Safronov debuted in India with a solo show featuring over 100 artworks. His immersive exhibition ...

Imagine standing in front of a painting, its colors and shapes pulling you into a world of emotion and thought. Perhaps you feel joy, nostalgia, or even sadness. What is happening in your brain at ...