Clara Evans is an art critic and journalist specializing in European art history and museum exhibitions. She provides in-depth reviews and analyses of major art events and artists' legacies.
Collected Works · 20 Articles
London's Herald St gallery is expanding to Bologna, Italy, in a strategic move to leverage the city's unique cultural appeal and local collector base. This expansion, set to open early next year, refl
At 88, artist David Hockney unveils a vibrant new exhibition in London, showcasing his continued innovation with 'reverse perspective' and undiminished energy.
Discover Joseph Wright of Derby, the 18th-century artist who captured the terrifying power and moral ambiguity of the scientific revolution through his dramatic paintings.
Photographer Yelena Yemchuk has opened "Mnemosyne," her first-ever exhibition in her native Kyiv, inspired by her recent return to Ukraine during the war.
A hyper-realistic sculpture of Donald Trump in a prison jumpsuit and strapped to a cross is drawing large crowds and sparking debate on a street in Basel, Switzerland.
At 90, San Francisco artist Toby Klayman continues to create vibrant, sought-after art. Her unique blend of naive and modernist styles attracts collectors, including tech industry leaders. Klayman's p
A new exhibition at the Museum of Somerset showcases William Scott's abstract art, featuring three large-scale paintings and exploring his friendship with Mark Rothko.
A Bob Ross painting, "Lake With Cabin & Trees," sold for $47,500 at auction, significantly exceeding expectations and highlighting the artist's enduring appeal.
Artist Doug Bloodworth shares his journey from painting massive photorealistic billboards for Marlboro and Disney buses to creating intricate fine art pieces of nostalgic snacks and comic books.
November brings a global array of art and design exhibitions, featuring KAWS in San Francisco, Shigeru Ban in Kraków, and Gerhard Richter in Paris, exploring themes from pop culture to ecology.
The Close-up Photographer of the Year 2025 competition has unveiled its shortlist, featuring 12,557 entries across 11 categories. Judges spent over 20 hours selecting top contenders, with winners to b
Italy's oldest contemporary art fair, Artissima, is underway in Turin, showcasing 176 galleries from 33 countries and highlighting emerging global talent.
A second edition of Maurizio Cattelan's 18-karat solid gold toilet, "America," will be auctioned by Sotheby's. Expected to start around $10 million, the artwork gained fame after its predecessor was s
A major survey of Martin Puryear's sculptures, "Nexus," is now open at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The exhibition highlights his mastery of materials and his ability to infuse abstract forms wi
A major exhibition of over 200 ancient Cambodian bronzes from the Khmer Empire is now open in Minneapolis, showcasing centuries of art and culture. The display includes a meticulously restored one-ton
KAWS's new installation, 'THE MESSAGE,' at Florence's Palazzo Strozzi reimagines Fra Angelico's 'Annunciation' with two iconic figures engrossed in smartphones, exploring technology's impact on connec
Over a sixty-year career, photographer Roger Ballen has forged a unique visual style known as the 'Ballenesque.' He discusses his art, philosophy, and new Johannesburg arts centre.
Henry Orlik, a 78-year-old surrealist artist, opens his first solo public exhibition at Swindon Museum and Art after decades away from the art world. His rediscovered work has sold for over £2 million
A new screenprint by Jean-Michel Basquiat, 'King Alphonso,' is now available. The limited edition work from 1982–83 explores themes of race, power, and identity through the lens of a Spanish monarch,
Paul Gauguin’s last self-portrait is authentic, Kunstmuseum Basel confirms, but technical analysis reveals post-mortem retouching on the artist's face.