Beloved around the world, art museums showcase the best aspirations of humanity. They offer space for relaxation, contemplation, connection and inspiration—leading us to reach for our best selves.

This expansive genre includes any title with a bearing on the multifaceted art world — from Audrey Flack’s memoir to Caitlin Cass’s Suffrage Song. I first encountered an artwork by Audrey Flack in ...

In the nation’s capital, as well as around the country and internationally, ambitious curators backed by dynamic institutions staged exhibitions that transformed our idea of art, both contemporary and ...

Our staff shared their favorite books on art of all time—from a gothic-tinged memoir by Sally Mann to a rollicking, research-rich portrait of the artist’s psyche across centuries. Gyula Benczur ...