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A Russian artist's intimate self-portrait from 1909 captures the exact vibe of today's bathroom selfies and "get ready with me" videos. Zinaida Serebriakova's painting proves our desire to share personal moments isn't new at all.
Acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair is completing production on "Amri," a biographical film about groundbreaking Indian artist Amrita Sher-Gil, whose bold vision reshaped how the world saw India. The star-studded cast includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Emily Watson, and Jaideep Ahlawat.
Kim Yun Shin spent decades perfecting her craft far from home, and now at 91, she's finally getting her due. South Korea's prestigious Hoam Museum just gave her their first-ever solo show for a woman artist.
Years before the men credited with inventing abstract art, a Swedish woman named Hilma af Klint created stunning, large-scale paintings that stayed hidden for decades. Now her groundbreaking work is finally getting the recognition it deserves at Paris's Grand Palais.
Four Indigenous women from Broome are displaying hand-carved block prints on silk at one of Western Australia's biggest Aboriginal art exhibitions. For several of them, including grandmother and granddaughter working side by side, it's their first time showing art professionally.
When a devastating 1934 earthquake destroyed homes across Bihar, a British officer discovered stunning murals painted inside the ruins. His fascination sparked a movement that brought Mithila art from village walls to galleries worldwide.
A new art exhibition celebrates Mirka Mora, a Holocaust survivor who rejected 1950s conformity to become both a devoted mother and groundbreaking Australian modernist artist. Her granddaughter now curates a show honoring the radical artists who shaped Australia's creative revolution.
In Kerala's elections, women artists are painting campaign graffiti on walls, breaking into a field traditionally dominated by men. Their colorful, handcrafted work keeps a traditional art form alive while proving creativity has no gender.
Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas went from selling homemade CDs for ₹20 outside clubs to becoming an independent music powerhouse. Her journey proves that authenticity and resilience can build a career without following traditional industry rules.
Rina Lazo, the only female muralist in Mexico City's prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes, spent decades bringing Mesoamerican heritage to life through her art. The Guatemalan painter who worked alongside Diego Rivera left behind a powerful legacy celebrating Indigenous culture. #
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama turned mental health challenges into a celebrated global art career spanning seven decades. Her "Infinity Rooms" now sell out instantly, proving that creativity and resilience know no age limits.
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For decades, Lee Krasner was known mainly as Jackson Pollock's wife, even though she was the more accomplished artist when they met. Now the Met Museum is finally presenting them as equals in a groundbreaking exhibition.
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A 472-year-old masterpiece by one of the Renaissance's rare female artists turned up in a family's collection after being lost for nearly a century. The owners discovered they had a treasure after watching a YouTube lecture about the artist.
Amrita Sher-Gil painted rural Indian women with unflinching honesty in the 1930s, creating masterpieces that still challenge viewers today. Her five most celebrated works show why she remains one of India's most important modern artists nearly a century later.