Art

February 9, 2026

Lavish Scenes Are Rendered in Stained Glass at This Monumental Sanctuary [Interview]

When Judith Schaechter first encountered stained glass during her studies at RISD, she instantly knew that the material would dramatically alter the trajectory of her career. It turns out that her intuition was correct. For years, the Philadelphia-based artist has produced intricate glass compositions, complete with vibrant color palettes and enchanting patterns.

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February 4, 2026

Sculptor Turns Fallen Branches Into Mythical Beasts and Larger-Than-Life Animals

While most people see tree branches, twigs, and shrubs, Warsaw-based artist Rodolfo Liprandi sees raw materials for creating sculptures. He transforms found forest debris into larger-than-life animals and mythical creatures, shaping forms that look as though they’ve grown straight from the forest floor. Liprandi grew up in northeastern Italy near the Slovenian border, where the surrounding landscape was a constant source of inspiration.

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February 2, 2026

Long-Lost Robert Burns Portrait Has Reemerged After 200 Years

When Dr. William Zachs attended an auction in London last March, he was in pursuit of something very specific: a long-lost painting of the world-renowned Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns. The work had been painted in 1802, some six years after Burns’ death, by Henry Raeburn, who also happened to be a revered Scottish artist. But only a few decades later, the canvas vanished.

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