Abstract art is often seen as the opposite of realism, but in truth it forms the foundation of all strong realistic artwork.

Sean Scully, "Heart of Darkness" (1982), oil on canvas, 8 x 12 feet. Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Society for Contemporary Art (image courtesy the Art Institute ...

František Kupka “Plans by Color (Woman in Triangles)” (1911) oil on canvas, 109 x 99,5 cm, collection Centre Pompidou, Musée national d’art moderne achat ...

Contemporary visual artist Julie Mehretu is renowned for her large-scale abstract paintings and multilayered landscapes which explore the themes of history and globalism. She’s using her platform to ...

Abstract artworks of Eric N. Mack, Nanette Carter and Veronica Ryan are on view at the Wexner Center for the Arts now until Jan. 11. Mimi Onuoha's video completes the exhibition, blending actual ...

At first, abstract art and realistic art seem completely opposite, but they are deeply connected at a fundamental level. In ...

What if you could distill the essence of creativity into 25 distinct visual languages, each brimming with texture, rhythm, and emotion? Abstract art, with its boundless capacity for interpretation, ...

In 1961, Piero Manzoni created his most famous art work—ninety small, sealed tins, titled “Artist’s Shit.” Its creation was said to be prompted by Manzoni’s father, who owned a canning factory, ...