Art typically seems like a human activity, tied to culture, symbols, and personal expression. Yet a small group of animals has created paintings and designs that sold for surprising sums. Their work ...

Chen Wenling, “Riding to Happiness (with 56 little pigs)” (2006) fiberglass, Denver Art Museum (all image by the author for Hyperallergic, unless otherwise noted) As far back as ancient Sumer and ...

For nearly twenty years, Jesse Marsh (1907-1966) drew the Tarzan comic books, in the process creating one of the most idiosyncratic comic styles of all-time. His art combined an impeccable eye for ...

Animals are the ultimate muses for many artists, and Kelsey, the artist behind Art By Kay Rae, is no exception. She loves illustrating funny animal moments and turning them into humorous drawings.

WASHINGTON-- Scientists have found the oldest known example of an animal drawing: a red silhouette of a bull-like beast on the wall of an Indonesian cave. The sketch is at least 40,000 years old, ...

Imagine, for a moment, an elephant. Do you picture a wizened beast with thick, textured skin, droopy ears, and a curving, wrinkled snout? Or do you conjure a clean-lined biped donning a green ...

HOUSTON – Do you love the lions, the elephants or the gorillas at the Houston Zoo? Maybe you like giant snakes or the sea lions? Well, today is a day just for you! April 8th is National Zoo Lover’s ...

A tattoo artist from Portugal has caught our attention with her hilarious animal-themed designs. From awkward dogs to silly ...