13 Nudes That Changed Western Art History
For as long as people have made art, they have depicted something they know intimately: the nude human form. One of the oldest surviving works of art—the Paleolithic Venus of Willendorf, which
Controversial Buildings Throughout History: From the Tower of Babel to the White House Ballroom
How to Be Cultured Menu Architecture and Design [–> 1. The Mythical Tower of Babel (10-7 B.C.) [-1–> [–> [-1–>[-1–>[0–>Heritage Images/Hulton Fine Art Collection/Getty Images In the Bible, humanity attempts to build
A History of Architecture Through Materials
How to Be Cultured Menu Architecture and Design [–> Earth “Pounding earth or making mud bricks out of earth [as opposed to firing clay bricks] “It’s one of the most ubiquitous and
A New Exhibition at New York’s Natural History Museum Honors Fossil Hunters
In a new ongoing exhibition, the American Museum of Natural History highlights the discoveries of Mark Norrell and other fossil hunters responsible for its most important discoveries.
A Brief History of 4 Urinals
Marcel Duchamp’s original “Fountain” sculpture disappeared within days of its debut in 1917. He later introduced these versions based on demand.
Some Bunny to Love: A Brief History of Fashion’s Fascination with Rabbits Ahead of Easter Weekend
It’s Easter weekend, which means we’ll be celebrating with an Easter egg hunt, a festive brunch, and if we’re lucky, a visit from the Easter Bunny. We are not the only ones
The Edo-Tokyo Museum Brings Tokyo’s Storied History To Life
After four years of renovations, the Edo-Tokyo Museum opened at the end of March, and I got to see the updated exhibits first-hand during an event-filled day.
Through Bamboo, the Artist Lap-See Lam Explores Her Family’s History
Lin Lishi brings her multidisciplinary works to Hong Kong for her first solo exhibition in Asia, which is a kind of homecoming.
Sotheby’s and Gagosian Veteran Publishes History of Art Market
When Valentina Castellani was invited to teach a course on the history of the art market from the Renaissance to the present at New York University, she encountered a roadblock in preparing
From Barbra Streisand to ‘Zero Dark Thirty’: A (Brief) History of Ties at the Oscars
The Oscars are not immune to the unexpected (after all, who could forget the 2017 ceremony) moonlight and la la land A Best Picture mash-up and all the unparalleled celebrity reactions it
Ballet, Dead? Not on the 2026 Oscars Stage, Where Misty Copeland Just Wore a Piece of Dance History
Tonight at the 2026 Academy Awards, trailblazing American Ballet Theater prima donna Misty Copeland, who retired from ballet last fall, appeared on stage with feathers, jewelry and fire. It’s a stunning sight:
Blackberries, BLTs, Wedges of Cheese: A Brief History of Snacks at the Row
They say the camera eats first, but that’s not the case with Ashley or Mary-Kate Olsen. The Row’s twin designers have banned cell phones from their shows for several seasons, but they
Chanel in Vogue Charts the Shared History of the French Brand and the Magazine
Chanel became so famous that Katharine Hepburn played the designer in a 1969 Broadway musical, cocoa, Costumes by Cecil Beaton. When Karl Lagerfeld was hired to run the brand in 1983, the
Meet George: An Oral History of JFK Jr.’s Political Magazine Launch
Sasha Isenberg: I had just finished ninth grade and started school in late May 1995. Gary Ginsburg was a senior editor and a friend of my aunt’s, and somehow she argued the
32 of the Most Unbelievable Moments From ‘America’s Next Top Model’ History
A lot of people I know are currently rewatching very old episodes America’s Next Top Model. What’s the reason? Well, a new three-part Netflix documentary is in the works —Reality Check: The
PVF 2026 Conversations | Women in the Arts: History, Access, and Institutions
On the occasion of the PhotoVogue Festival, this conversation brings together three figures whose work explores issues of representation, authorship and institutional responsibility in different ways. Using the Brera Palace as a
UNESCO Recognizes Kohl as A Part of History
Last month, UNESCO recognized Cole as living history of a generation. The move confirms what the region’s community has known for decades: Kohl’s is about more than just eyeliner. Rooted in ritual,
Fashion Designers’ New Marketing Play: Personal History
When Simon Porte Jacquemus teased the announcement of his first brand ambassador, attention turned to obvious candidates among his A-list inner circle, like Dua Lipa or Blackpink’s Jennie. But when the announcement
Kendrick Lamar Just Made History in a Custom Chanel Tuxedo at the 2026 Grammys
Since Matthieu Blazy’s debut at the brand, the brand has rekindled Coco Chanel’s love of suits or button-down shirts borrowed from menswear (those Charvet shirts are still on everyone’s mind). The good
Carlos Alcaraz Makes History at the 2026 Australian Open
On a cool and windy night in Melbourne, men’s tennis made history. Carlos Alcaraz, 22, compiled a 7-1 record in major finals to become the youngest player ever to complete a career
A Fashion History Of The Most Fantastical High Heels To Hit The Runway
Haute couture is often considered fashion’s rarest stage, and this season is no exception. Look closer at the details, however, and things start to get a little psychedelic—especially when it comes to
Fashion History for Sale! Mouna Ayoub Is Selling Her 126-Piece Dior Haute Couture Collection
From the year of her divorce in 1997, her life changed, and so did her idea of ordering couture. “In the second phase of my life, after my divorce, I started ordering
Pokémon Pop-Up at London’s Natural History Museum Sells Out Ahead of Opening
London’s Natural History Museum is hosting a Pokémon pop-up store later this month, and the event has proven popular enough to have sold out of limited-time tickets before it even opened. according
Madonna and Stefano Gabbana on How Italian Icons and Their Own History Inspire Beauty
Madonna, Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce have a love story that spans 40 years and unfolds in fashion shows and transcontinental tours. How did you come to capture this kind of imagery?