Art

November 4, 2025

Picasso’s Newly Rediscovered Portrait of Dora Maar Sells for $37 Million

On October 24, 2025, a newly rediscovered Pablo Picasso painting of Dora Maar was sold for €32.01 million (about $37.15 million) by Lucien Paris. The final price tag was almost four times higher than the Parisian auction house’s original estimate, which sat at €8 million (about $9.45 million). Titled Buste de femme au chapeau à fleurs (Dora Maar)

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November 2, 2025

Ruth Asawa’s Landmark Retrospective Has Landed in New York at the MoMA

After its five-month run at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMoMA), the first posthumous retrospective of Ruth Asawa’s work has finally landed in New York at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The landmark exhibition, aptly titled Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective, gathers nearly 400 objects, each representing various points, moods, and sources of inspiration throughout Asawa’s six-decade career.

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October 31, 2025

What Is Washi Tape and Why You Should Try It

For many, stationery supplies are a must-have luxury. They can help you develop ideas, practice gratitude, keep in touch with friends, and more. And while you don't need any fancy utensils to practice these routines, a little decoration can transform a blank page into an artistic design. Washi tape is one of the most popular accessories right now for embellishing journals, planners, notebooks, and more.

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October 31, 2025

These Portable Art Supplies Make the Perfect Gifts for Creatives On the Go

Artists that are on-the-go know that when it comes to art supplies, portability and durability are key. Fortunately, the creative brand Viviva Colorsheets has created a line of innovative paint sets and sketchbooks with the traveling artist in mind. Their Original Colorsheets, for instance, is a set of 16 transparent watercolors packaged like a small booklet. Flip through the pages and you'll find a range of vibrant colors, from greens to blues to black.

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