Creating Art as a Second Job
A new NEA report suggests more than a quarter-million Americans have a side job as an artist or musician.
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Sure, I Do Creative Work, but I’m No Artist
New research suggests the simple question “Are you a professional artist?” yields confusing, sometimes contradictory answers.
Do Artists and Musicians Live Longer Lives?
Historical research from the Netherlands suggests they outlived other members of their socioeconomic class in past centuries.
Artists Report High Job Satisfaction
New research from Europe finds those in creative professions are relatively low-paid, more likely to be unemployed—and robustly satisfied with their work.
Why Thomas Kinkade’s Art Touched So Many
Thomas Kinkade, the best-selling “Painter of Light,” has never enjoyed the academic scrutiny accorded other homespun artists — until now.
Fear Heightens Appreciation of Abstract Art
Does abstract art fail to evoke a profound emotional response? Try viewing it while you’re terrified.
Far West, Northeast Lead in Jobs for Artists
A new National Endowment for the Arts report finds jobs for artists are concentrated in specific states, including New York, California, Oregon, and Vermont.
The Focused Arrogance of the Highly Creative
New research links creativity with lower levels of honesty and humility.
Everyone’s a Critic: Babies Prefer Picasso
A study of 9-month-old babies found they prefer the brighter paintings of Picasso to the subtle shadings of Monet.
Documentary Tells Story of Art Saved from Stalin’s Fury
The documentary 'The Desert of Forbidden Art' tells the story of the Igor Savitsky Museum, a remote refuge for Soviet-era art that ran afoul of Stalin's diktat.