El Greco’s life and work were marked by a deep underlying devotion to God. As a young man, he mastered traditional Byzantine icon art, but when he settled in Spain his inspiration was drawn from the burgeoning Italian and Spanish Renaissances. Although his…

It may feel like a recent phenomenon that we consider street art and graffiti as a high art form—and one worthy of international recognition—with names like Banksy and Shepard Fairey helping to globalize the medium. But even before the digital age, Keith H…

If most of his contemporaries continually sought new forms and “periods,” Keith Haring forged his signature style early and used it as a springboard to approach complicated, nuanced social issues. It wasn’t long before that style was everywhere; in fact, H…

In our series Behind the Scenes, artists answer questions about their creative process, philosophy, and more. This installment features Lynn Mack, a contemporary still life and landscape artist from Co. Wicklow, Ireland….

In this series, the curatorial team presents one work from the Meural art library we find essential. (See all installments.)