Unearthing mysticism in a 1970 Arbus photograph using John Szarkowski’s concepts of the thing itself, the detail, and the vantage point.

A dive into various types of collectibles, their popularity, and their impact on social life, and culture.

Parsa explores the poetry of Michelangelo by analyzing the underlying messages expressed in his poems regarding faith, beauty, and love. Parsa engages in literary analysis, as well as an examination of the Neoplatonic philosophical underpinnings of Michelangelo’s poetry.

Exploring a still life artist’s connection between virality, classic artistry, and love for his craft.

Exploring the material histories of conflict minerals, ancient pigments, and archaeological objects, this article reflects on how artists—from RISD students to Rei Naito, a contemporary Japanese artist—act on their archival impulse, engaging with the past to shape contemporary expression.