Under the doctrinaire rules of Soviet social realism, a painter with a hankering for nudes had to hie himself to the nearest gym, coyly disguise his subject as a bather or a physical-culture ...

Preface: essays in honour of Alex Potts -- Introduction: realism then and now / Andrew Hemingway -- The transactions of detail / Briony Fer -- Realism's credibility problem / Joshua Shannon -- ...

Despite my longtime interest in New York art from the 1970s, I somehow never imagined delving into an artistic process called, quite literally, “rectal realism.” However, over a week ago, I found ...

There, in spite of the widespread feeling for realism, the mass of the people desire to be amused and are bored by anything with the form of art. So now Adler is connected with the People’s Theatre, ...

The Independent New York is one of the most anticipated fairs on the circuit, known for presenting a thoughtfully composed selection of galleries and nonprofits—achieved through invite-only ...

From the American Revolution to the Civil War -- Thomas Eakins and Winslow Homer -- Still-life and populist trompe-l'oeil -- Realism and the American Impressionists -- The Ashcan School -- ...

The Nassau County Museum of Art will present “Real, Surreal, Photoreal” from Nov. 22 through March 8. Curated by Franklin Hill Perrell, the museum’s chief curator, and Alex C. Maccaro, its associate ...

ZANESVILLE ‒ Artist Paul Emory is returning to the Zanesville Museum of Art after an 18-year absence, with help from Aaron Thompson, the museum's exhibit coordinator. Emory's work doesn't quite create ...

Discover the techniques and practice methods that helped me elevate my realism in art! Learn how to refine details, shading, and depth for stunning results. #ArtRealism #ArtTips #CreativeGrowth People ...

Nigel Parangan’s journey into the tattoo industry is one of unexpected passion, bold decisions, and relentless dedication. Growing up in the Bay Area, tattooing was never part of his original plan. In ...

The exhibitions of U.S. abstract expressionist paintings on view at the Brussels World’s Fair (TIME, June 16) and making the rounds of major European cities as “The New American Painting” show (TIME, ...