On the one hand, there are economic forces at work. On the other, there’s a deeper philosophical question about using art as a store of value or investment.
New text-to-image generative AI tools raise ethical and economic questions for working artists. But some see new business opportunities.
“A Farewell to Arms” is among the works entering the public domain in 2025.
Vinald Francis has a love of both art and science. Now, he works as a medical illustrator for textbooks and doctor’s office posters.
Hannah Burnisky, owner of Cold Mountain Art Collective, talks about how the hurricane destroyed her business and how she plans to rebuild.
The singer, songwriter and author discusses creativity and the “double bottom line” that rewards artists but makes them vulnerable.
How have Banksy’s most recent street works — nine animal scenes in the London — impacted their local neighborhoods?
Iranian-born artist, professor and now studio owner Sara Rastegar talks about what it’s like to open a new business.
One Danish artist seems to think so, but now he’s paying for it.
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