Archive - Artobiography

What is Next for Artobiography

A Year of art, discovery, and an unexpected new direction

Jan 6 •

December 2024

Painting Happiness Through Depression with Norman Rockwell

When Norman Rockwell checked himself into a psychiatric facility in the 1950s, millions of Americans had his cheerful paintings hanging on their walls.

Dec 20, 2024 •

House of the Future: Charles Schridde's Impossible World

Sometimes the most fascinating discoveries come from unexpected places.

Dec 13, 2024 •

Jean Dubuffet and the Art of the Outsider

Something unexpected happened during my recent visit to the MUDEC Museum in Milan.

Dec 6, 2024 •

November 2024

Photos from Italy

Ever since my daughter started school in Italy, we’ve been coming to Milan twice a year.

Nov 29, 2024 •

Fernand Léger: When Machines Became Beautiful

People have started asking me to write about different artists.

Nov 22, 2024 •

How Auguste Rodin Brought Stone to Life

Although I usually prefer paintings to statues, something about Auguste Rodin's work is different.

Nov 15, 2024 •

Matthew Wong - The Modern Vincent van Gogh

Earlier this year, George Bothamley, the writer of Art Every Day, introduced me to an artist I didn't know before: Matthew Wong.

Nov 8, 2024 •

Photos from San Antonio, Texas

Last week, I spent a few days in San Antonio and made sure to visit the local art museums.

Nov 1, 2024 •

October 2024

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