renaissance
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Has Brought Back the Recession Banger
To have a star as big as Beyoncé release an album of exclusively dance music right now feels like a breath of fresh air.
Slashed by Tia Brought a Women-of-Color Renaissance to NYFW
Teni Adeola's womenswear brand is reshaping conventions of royalty and elegance in her own image.
News of Zealand: Urewera Raids, 10 Years On
Plus no word on new government until next week, tiny houses for Taumarunui and US pulls out of UNESCO over "anti-Israel bias".
Mind-Bending Optical Illusions Are Inspired by Renaissance Technology
Jonty Hurwitz makes mesmerizing sculptures using techniques pioneered by Leonardo da Vinci and other old masters.
Kitschy Sculptures Update Renaissance Portraiture for Modern Times
Gerard Mas sculpts 15th century marble ladies chewing gum and picking their noses.
Jeff Goldblum’s Renaissance Is a Goddamn Silver-Haired Light In a Dark World
Goldblum finds a way...into my heart.
'Medieval Reactions' Turns Ancient Art into Hilarious Memes
Prithee! Thine best memes on thee internet are these classics-turned-share-bait.
Famous Renaissance Paintings Are Even More Surreal as Modern Photos
Despite its beauty, Renaissance art isn’t exactly perfect in the representational diversity department. Photographer Ventiko is here to help.
These Surreal Ancient Alchemy Manuscripts Are Terrifyingly Cool
Behold, the weird and wonderful world of alchemy.
What Do Painters' Personal Art Collections Say About Their Owners?
Artistic expression means finding the right muse for your art—maybe even a rival’s creation.
Painting Cover-Ups, Exposed! | Conservation Lab
Here’s a brief, multi-century tour of artworks that caused a fuss—and were swiftly buried under fresh layers of paint.