The Art of the Polaroid

Before selfies, Instagram and digital cameras — there was Polaroid.

Why it’s OK for Art and Design to fall in love.

5 Art World Updates

Just the things you should know this week

1. New Guggenheim, New Design

The Guggenheim has selected the design for its new museum in Helsinki. The design, which was selected after a two-round competition that included 1,715…

Basel VIP Preview: 3 Standout Booths

3 booths making a big impression at the world’s best art fair:
Art Basel, June 16–21.

5 Art World Updates

Just the things you should know this week

1. Basel Sells

Aaron Young

The mixed media artist with a rock-n-roll spirit.

“My work is an attack,”

Rob Pruitt

The controversial, post-pop artist using humor to articulate social critiques.

The work of Rob Pruitt combines humor and images of consumer culture to present poignant social critiques.

Jon Pestoni

The abstract painter portraying both composition and process.

The works of Jon Pestoni ask more questions than they give answers.

His oeuvre is characterized by a long process of layering paint and materials onto paper or canvas. As a result, a single work…