From celebrating the legacy of Nigerian ceramic artist Ladi Kwali to exciting developments in contemporary art, women-led initiatives, and new exhibitions, here are five art news stories worth catching up on this week.
Erna van Lith is a Dutch painter dedicated to the art of portraiture, creating expressive oil paintings that capture the personality and presence of her sitters. Inspired by classical masters such as Rembrandt, she combines traditional painting skills with visible, energetic brushwork that gives each portrait a sense of life.
Women in Arts Magazine is back with Issue 02, exploring the theme of Home. Women and non-binary artists worldwide are invited to submit up to three artworks for a chance to be featured in our print magazine and win a $500 cash award.
What happens when an artwork is resold for a higher price? Learn what the Artist's Resale Right means, how resale royalties work, and why this legal protection matters to visual artists.
Louise Renée creates heartfelt soft pastel paintings inspired by family, memories, and the people and animals she holds dear. From commemorating her beloved dog Buddy to revisiting her father's experiences as an RAF pilot during the Second World War, her portraits preserve personal stories through colour, expression, and emotion.
Discover five online art libraries that offer artists and art lovers access to historical artworks, rare publications, archival photographs, and creative inspiration.
Hiske Tas Bain creates dreamlike paintings inspired by memories, dreams, travel, nature, and different cultural traditions. Drawing on surrealism, Dadaism, and magic realism, she combines imagined figures, animals, landscapes, and spiritual symbols to create colourful worlds filled with meaning.
Only one week left to submit to Cats, Dogs & Stories, a juried virtual exhibition by Women in Arts Network. Women and non-binary artists worldwide are invited to share their animal-inspired artwork before November 9, 2026.
Discover five remarkable women artists whose contributions helped shape some of modern art's most influential movements, from Impressionism and Dada to Surrealism and the Harlem Renaissance.
From a major exhibition celebrating women Impressionists to exciting new shows by Atong Atem and Mariko Mori, discover five art stories worth knowing this week.