Art
Fall Arts Preview: Five Museum Exhibitions to Catch
Rare chances to see works from the Dutch masters, the reimagined People's Collection, and more. Read more
Sep. 14, 2022
The North Carolina Museum of Art Gets a Brand Makeover
Not everyone is happy about the design choice. Read more
Sep. 01, 2022
Sweeping Aside a Screen of Iconic Benday Dots, the Nasher Reveals the Real Roy Lichtenstein
It’s the first time a museum has taken a full look at the dozen years before Lichtenstein Popped—when he painted, drew, and made prints in a wide variety of styles. Read more
Aug. 31, 2022
"Abortion Stories USA" at Lump Gallery Is a Powerful Affirmation of Reproductive Rights
Abortion may have broad support in North Carolina, but even in an abundant age of content, representation of those rights feels increasingly fraught. Read more
Aug. 03, 2022
Nasher Museum of Art Receives $1 Million Donation
The donation will go toward making admission to the museum free indefinitely. Read more
Jun. 09, 2022
A New Public Art Project Brings Awareness to the Ghosts of Storms Past and the Creeping Effects of Climate Change
“Part of what we learned was many of the largest flooding events were not tropical storms or hurricanes that had names people remembered—they were just times it rained a lot.” Read more
Jun. 08, 2022
Remembering Longtime Durham Artist Sue Sneddon
“How I see the world has changed because of Sue Sneddon,” says John Craven Bloedorn. “I see colors or details of the landscape that I might have missed before.” Read more
May 25, 2022
In Raleigh, a Former Fitness Center Transforms with Vincent van Gogh’s Masterpieces
“Raleigh is a market full of very smart people,” producer John Zaller says. “It's got a huge affinity for the arts and for culture." Read more
May 19, 2022
Durham Artist Ernie Barnes's 'Sugar Shack' Painting Sells for Record $15.3 Million
“I stole it—I would have paid a lot more,” Perkins told the New York Times after the sale. “For certain segments of America, it’s more famous than the ‘Mona Lisa.’” Read more
May 16, 2022
