From shoes to New Yorker covers, the power of a strong visual aesthetic is at the center of this beautiful documentary series. Despite its title, “Abstract” is relatively easy to grasp. The upcoming ...

One of the most informative and aesthetically pleasing documentaries on Netflix is coming back. Abstract: The Art of Design, the streaming giant’s docuseries about the science and passion that goes ...

"People think I sew, but that's not what I do. I tell stories." Out of the mind of former Wired editor-in-chief Scott Dadich, Abstract is a creative's show, highlighting genius artists in various ...

The second season of the documentary series is an unquestioning tribute to its subjects, but there's still impeccable visual craft on display. In the spirit of melding form and subject, “Abstract: The ...

A still from Abstract: The Art of Design, Season 2 Episode 1. Courtesy of Netflix ...

John Pai, “Involution” (1974), welded steel, 40 1/6 by 40 1/6 by 40 1/6 inches (all images courtesy of the artist) FAIRFIELD, Connecticut — The last time John Pai had a solo show of his sculptures in ...

Abstract art often poses a challenge for many viewers due to its lack of connection to the physical world. Like other modernist art forms, it raises questions about how we understand and appreciate ...

Sometimes, the art of making mirrors has little to do with reflection. By Stephen Wallis This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for handmade objects. Part of human ...