history Archives | That Elusive Image

Black-and-white image of a person wearing large round sunglasses and a dark outfit, sitting indoors near a window with light streaming in. The person has curly hair and an introspective expression, with one hand raised near their chin, creating a moody, cinematic atmosphere.

Filmmaker: Maya Deren

Experience Maya Deren. And see what happens when film becomes fine art.

A woman in a long, dark dress stands in the center of an ornate gallery, facing a wall filled with large, golden-framed paintings glowing in warm light. Rich red and teal curtains drape along the sides, and the polished, patterned wooden floor reflects the scene, creating an atmosphere of grandeur and contemplation.

Sexism in the art world

Decisions about whose work gets shown, sold, and celebrated are still largely made by men.

image of 2 artists collaborating on an oil painting

The power of artist collaboration

When two or more artists come together, they bring their unique perspectives, skills, and experiences to the table.

image of a dark rainy street at night with street light seen from above

Film noir: From canvas to celluloid

Noir visuals drip with drama: skewed camera angles, dramatic lighting contrasts, and urban night scapes cloaked in shadow and rain.

A colorized scene of an overgrown, abandoned estate with vibrant autumn foliage in shades of yellow, orange, red, and green surrounding a stone staircase leading to a crumbling arched doorway. In the foreground, a black-and-white cutout of a man in a light-colored suit is placed in front of the ruins, creating a contrast between the vivid background and the monochrome figure.

Kingdom of Zog

Tucked away in the tranquil Muttontown Preserve of East Norwich, NY, hidden deep within a network of winding trails, lies a mysterious relic of the past—a graffitied staircase leading to nowhere.