Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez Las Meninas, painted in 1656 by Diego Velazquez is more than just a depiction of the Spanish King Phillip IV, his daughter, Infanta Margaret Theresa, and…
Jean-Michel Basquiat (Dec. 22, 1960 – Aug. 12, 1988) is well known for his neo-expressionist, graffiti-like paintings. Born in Brooklyn, NY, his mother was of Puerto Rican descent and his…
Hank Willis Thomas in front of his installation "14,719" (photo by Ben Cort, Observer) I was blown away by the recent Hank Willis Thomas exhibit at the Portland Art Museum.…
Ana Mendieta (1948-1985) was a Cuban-American body and performance artist. She also painted, sculpted and created video art. Her work often explored the themes of feminism, life, death, violence, identity and…
Born in 1871, Canadian artist, Emily Carr, is known for her sweeping stylized pine tree paintings and landscapes that really evoke the power and spirit of the forests of Southwest…