A New Luis Paret for the Prado

Un nouveau Luis Paret pour le Prado

The Museo del Prado in Madrid has expanded its 18th-century Spanish collection with the acquisition of a painting by Luis Paret y Alcázar titled 'María and Ludovica, the Painter’s Daughters'. The oil-on-copper work, dated 1783, depicts the artist's young daughters in a style reminiscent of nymphs. This acquisition was made possible through the significant bequest of Juan José Luna, which also recently funded the purchase of works by François Boucher.

May You Live in Interesting Times — The IFPDA Print Fair Asks, Do Bad Times Really Inspire Great Art?

The 2026 IFPDA Print Fair, featuring over 80 exhibitors at New York's Park Avenue Armory, explores the provocative theme of whether societal crises and 'bad times' inspire great art. The fair presents a historical survey of printmaking as a medium for dissent and therapy, showcasing works from Francisco Goya's anti-war etchings to Kara Walker's critiques of racial injustice, German Expressionist responses to post-WWI turmoil, and contemporary pieces addressing ongoing conflicts.