So the brain takes short cuts, sampling only the most significant parts of the scene, such as the contours, the edges and the corners of objects. The rest is typically built around our memories of ...

Entering the immersive artwork is almost like being inside the global soccer icon's brain. The artwork is on display at Christie's New York through July 22 as part of a free exhibition.

Life Brain-hacking art: Twisting mirrors, unreal shadows By Jessica Griggs 15 September 2010 (Image: The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Art Resources/Scala, Florence) ...

Researchers at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute found that people's brain activity varied more when viewing abstract art, as compared with representational art. This was especially true in the ...

Collectors collect art, which, in turn, serves as a powerful catalyst for enhancing brain function and mental health. Here, I explore the mechanisms that underlie this process, supported by ...