It may come as a surprise that London’s National Gallery proudly unveiled a smoking room only 50 years ago. Apart from the health hazard, it was located close to the galleries, which house some ...

Artists and philosophers have long tried to answer such questions, including what art means. Now, scientists are having a go. A new study has analysed what happens in people’s brains when they look at ...

The exhibit, titled GTM’s Art World, will celebrate Murphy’s dynamic and vibrant work, which has been famously known for capturing emotion through bright colors, movement and texture.

Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently. When you look at an abstract painting, study it in ...

Abstract art has the undisputed ability to captivate the eyes and stimulate the imagination. Its striking shapes, bright colours, and wide interpretations make it a perfect instrument for people ...