Graffiti art has a long and storied history that stretches back to ancient civilizations, evolving from simple inscriptions and markings to the vibrant urban art form we recognize today. Initially ...

“I’m Not Your Muse: Uncovering the Overshadowed Brilliance of Women Artists & Visionaries,” available February 25, 2025, stands up for women whose contribution to the arts have been overlooked.

Kelly Grovier explores the unexpected origins of seven terms coined in art history, including the political meaning of ‘silhouette’ – and the roots of the word ‘mob’.

What is the history of the word ‘woke’ and its modern uses? The phrase originated from African American Vernacular English but has been gradually co-opted by right wing players to be used as ...

It's for high schoolers. If you understand that, then you may be able to enjoy Ben Snyder's new play History of the Word. Inspired by poems by urban high school students, the 60-minute piece ...

In “Spoken Word: A Cultural History,” Joshua Bennett traces the roots, rise and influence of a movement that continues to reverberate. By Tas Tobey When you purchase an independently reviewed ...

He started experimenting with “word art” in 2008 to impress his girlfriend, who ultimately became his wife, which led to becoming a full-time word artist and small business owner of Art of Words.

The Oxford Dictionaries have officially named post-truth the word of the year for 2016. It is defined as an adjective “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less ...

Kelly Grovier explores the unexpected origins of seven terms coined in art history, including the political meaning of ‘silhouette’ – and the roots of the word ‘mob’.

Kelly Grovier explores the unexpected origins of seven terms coined in art history, including the political meaning of ‘silhouette’ – and the roots of the word ‘mob’.