The bold, the bizarre, and the breathtaking—art as seen through the lens of internet obsession.
‘Husband probably complimented your art and she’s wildly insecure’: Tenant says landlord’s wife made her wash off her chalk art
‘I don’t know why chalk art is an issue when it’s temporary.’
On Jun 9, 2023 by Brooke Park
‘Is it real?’: TikToker finds alleged Picasso painting with exhibition stamps at their local Goodwill
Art historians cast doubt on the painting’s authenticity.
On Dec 4, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg
Black artist says Walmart is selling her Nipsey Hussle painting it stole off Twitter
‘Next time remove the watermark.’
On Mar 3, 2021 by Samira Sadeque
Restaurant owner smashes artwork after artist allegedly mistreats employees
The incident took place at the Brazilian artist’s meet-and-greet.
On Aug 14, 2020 by Samira Sadeque
Noah Cyrus, Leon Bridges accused of unknowingly using stolen art (updated)
An artist was paid $50 for work that is now gracing the cover of ‘July.’
On Jan 7, 2020 by Eilish O’Sullivan
The ‘Cats’ cast has an uncanny resemblance to medieval cat paintings
Had these painters ever seen an actual cat before?
On Dec 24, 2019 by Nahila Bonfiglio
Artist Yumi Sakugawa uses Instagram to tackle creative shame
She isn’t afraid to get dark, and it shows.
On Nov 20, 2019 by Nayomi Reghay
Anastasia Beverly Hills accused of stealing art from Latinx trans photographer
‘A brand with this reach leeching off of small creators for profit is disgusting.’
On Oct 2, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton
Billie Eilish’s merch pulled off website after admitting to using stolen anime art
‘Billie Eilish is selling stolen Nozomi art in her merch.’
On Aug 11, 2019 by Elizabeth VanMetre
YouTuber D’Angelo Wallace is taking down the art world with his ASMR chill
Viewers come for the art drama this hilarious 20-year-old is serving.
On Apr 3, 2019 by Jason Reed
Banksy painting self-destructs after being sold at auction
It was a booby-trap worthy of the ‘Saw’ movies.
On Oct 6, 2018 by Stacey Ritzen
This artist is ruling Twitter with twisted sketches of peoples’ avatars
If an artist offers to sketch you on Twitter, you might not get what you expected. You might be something even better.
On Jun 29, 2018 by David Britton
Art historian breaks down Beyoncé and Jay Z’s ‘Apes**t’ video in viral Twitter thread
There’s a lot to unpack here.
On Jun 18, 2018 by Christine Friar
Parkland victim’s father paints heartbreaking mural memorializing his son
Watch him complete the touching portrait.
On Mar 12, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Meet Yocelyn Riojas, your new favorite Latinx resistance artist
She is calling upon other artists of color to help in the movements for undocumented people.
On Feb 28, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
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