Was Joseph Cornell a surrealist? He has been described as a “lone star within the surrealist constellation,” a turn of phrase that might have pleased the avid stargazer of Flushing, New York, but one ...

On October 22, 1953, Joseph Cornell wrote at the top of a page in his diary: "Juan Gris / Janis Yesterday." The annotation referred to the previous day's outing, when, on one of his frequent trips to ...

In his personal papers, as in his art, Joseph Cornell embraced life's evanescence. Known mainly for his shadow box constructions, Cornell documented his passion for "exquisite surprises"—the poignant ...

Auburndale produced an unlikely innovator in the art world in the mid-20 th century: shadow box and collage artist Joseph Cornell (1903-1972), who over four decades lived in a small frame house on ...

Gagosian is working with Wes Anderson to recreate Joseph Cornell’s artist studio for an upcoming show in Paris Titled The House on Utopia Parkway, the exhibition will feature over 300 works by the ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Single loose sheet serves as a diary ...

Arthur and Helen Torr Dove’s illustrated diary (Image courtesy of the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution) From Vincent Van Gogh to Joseph Cornell, writing has always been a crucial part ...