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Art Research

Museum Websites

Museum websites can be a valuable resource when performing research within the arts. Museum websites often include an online catalog of works held within their collections that can contain important information such as images, brief descriptions of the artworks, dimensions, exhibition histories, provenance, and additional bibliographies pertaining to specific artworks. 

Below, is a brief list of museums in the New York City area.

Museum Digital Collections

In addition to offering publicly accessible catalogs of works of art from their collections, museum's can be a rich resource for digitally available scholarly material. This can range from exhibition catalogs, archival material, images, and more.

Below, is a brief list of museums that offer open access digital collections.

Art Galleries

Commercial Art Gallery websites can often provide researchers with important information about artists, both living and deceased. Gallery websites often provide information on artists such as biographies, exhibition history, information on specifics works, and bibliographies which may be particularly useful during the research process. 

Below, is a brief list of commercial art galleries.

Online Publications

Online publications can provide valuable resources to understand and research contemporary trends within the art world. These online publications can offer timely insight into emerging artists, art criticism, and emerging thoughts and ideas surrounding contemporary art and beyond. 

Below, is a brief list of online art publications.