Read Issue 1: Novelties

Analyzing how the techniques used in the earliest cave paintings reveal insights into human creative development and form the foundation for later artistic expression.

Can beards convey sociopolitical narratives? Brady analyzes the Renaissance popes’ adoption of facial hair (or lack thereof) as a means to channel the spirit of the Roman emperors.

The many visual elements of Camille Pissarro’s Field and Mill at Osny (located in the RISD Museum) express the conflicts present between humanity and nature during the Industrial Revolution at the end of the nineteenth century.

TikTok-star-turned-RISD student, Camila Salinas, discusses the evolution of her self-portraits through the pandemic, internet stardom, and art school. She reflects on authenticity, the impact she hopes her work has on viewers, and the legacy she’s beginning to build as a young artist.

Nora talks with the Art Review about children’s books, Greek mythology, and punishing people she wants to punish (in her imagination, that is).

From the Art Review Archive, Spring, 2024: Michael DeLaurier talks with the Review about meditation, house parties, and the transformative power of light.