Photographs from the nightmarish to the enchanting invite viewers to discover the richness of women’s creativity in the Arab world. One stunning image can forever sear the... Read More

This fine showcase of Japanese art displays in clear photographs pottery that is on par with famous paintings and sculptures. The Asian art collection of Boston’s Museum of... Read More

Napoleon was victorious in at least two things: the Battle of the Pyramids and unearthing widespread interest in ancient Egypt. Our fascination continues with Egypt’s marvels,... Read More

French Finery: “To be in Paris without seeing fashion is to have one’s eyes closed”: a statement from the Marquis de Caraccioli, written in 1772, begins this examination... Read More

Curious Collection: “Oceanic art is a mysterious realm for most Westerners. When we first encounter it in a gallery of a museum, we perhaps sense that there is something in... Read More

Delightful Designs: When Boston’s Museum of Fine Art (MFA) announced that it was planning to mount an exhibit featuring cars (March 6 to July 3, 2005), the Brahmins of the New... Read More