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An interview with artist Robert Combas is presented. Topics include difference between contemporary art and painting; his solo exhibition with art dealer Leo Castelli in 1980s; and his views on French critic Philippe Dagen's comment on his art work. He reveals why are painting, figuration and narrative fashionable again.

An interview with artist Tracey Emin is presented. Topics include how her relationship to painting inflected by various events in her life; giving credit to mother for her achievement as she was inspired by her mother's humility in her life, how she lived, and did not expect anything at the end of her life; and explains her work called "Self-Portrait" at Château Lacoste winery in France.

An interview with artist Carolee Schneemann is presented. When asked about his own interpretation and approach to kinetic painting, he mention that kineticism was a process that engages the energy experienced when carefully perceiving elements of a landscape. He comment on his art exhibition. He also mention about his works on the history of images and entering culture through photography.

An interview with artist Lance Letscher is presented. When asked about his early works, he mention about paintings featuring objects such as children's chairs, tricycles, a dissecting table, and dark paintings of angels, people carrying off dead friends and relatives. He comment on the collage showing a pair of two of hearts playing cards mirroring each other. He mention about the art books owned by his mother and his discovery of the quilts from Gees Bend.

The article examines the life and work of the contemporary artist Sean Landers. Particular focus is given to his work in painting. Additional topics discussed include his representation of animals in his work, how he is inspired by artists including René Magritte and insights on his artistic techniques.

The article focuses on the life and works of Robert De Niro Sr. in the U.S. Robert De Niro Jr. recounts the story about his unconventional father and his art studio shrine that De Niro Jr. has maintained as time capsule from the 1950s. Moreover, it highlights the art works such as paintings produced by Robert De Niro Sr., which were being collected by his son.

The article focuses on the art works of Ann Craven. Craven has exhibited 101 oil paintings of the moon. She exhibited a sequel of her lunar showcase in November 2006 in New York, with 400 originals and 400 copies. Her artistic style aroused art making issues such as repetition, systemization and permutation, among others.

The article presents an interview with photographer Anselm Kiefer. When asked when did he moved to Barjac in France, he answers that he came there in 1992 and had designed the 42 buildings on his property. He admits that he is not talented enough to be a painter like Picasso or Matisse. He expresses his fascination with lead and alchemy.

The article features artist Raqib Shaw. Shaw had graduated with a masters degree from the painting department of Central Saint Martin in London, England, before having decided to go to art school rather than work in the successful carpet-making and jewelry-trading business of his family. The new sculptures of Shaw takes a live lobster, cooked and cast as a sculpture.

Interviews artist Howard Hodgkin. Reason behind Hodgkin's reluctance to give interviews; Discussion on his painting "The Living Room"; Formal elements of Hodgkin's pictorial language.

Presents the author's opinion on several issues related to arts. Opinion on the television series "Northern Renaissance"; Painting project of the author to celebrate the publication of a novel written by an artist; Day trip taken by the author to Farley Farm in Sussex, the former home of Roland Penrose.

Previews the art exhibition "The Ship: The Art of Climate Change," to be displayed at the Natural History Museum in London, England from June 3 to September 3, 2006. Theme of the exhibition; Information on paintings that will be showcased at the exhibition; Other artists that will be featured at the exhibition.

The article features artist Martin Kippenberger. He painted a mock-Cubist piece and named it "With the Best Will in the World I Can't See a Swastika" in 1984. The frog and the fried egg are some of the preferred motifs of the artist. Kippenberger made "Orgone Box by Night," a large container filled with discarded paintings in 1982.

The article presents an interview with artist Robert Rauschenberg. He states that his painting "Combines" can be considered as autobiographical because he used family photographs. He comments on the works of painter Paul Virilio. He stresses that contemporary appropriation art has improved over the years and the artists continue to be looking for the visually anorexic.

Presents the views of painter Jean Hélion on art. Factors that influenced the painter to keep his unfinished paintings; Comments on the approach used by fellow painter Nicolas Poussin; Description on the works of painter Piet Mondrian.

Features couple artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov. Reason behind the couple's decision to sell Ilya's miniature craft; Factors considered by the couple in making the model for the painting "House of Dreams," to be installed in Serpentine Gallery in England; Description of the artists' painting studio.

Focuses on the life of entertainers in the backstage areas and dressing rooms as depicted in the paintings of artists Edgar Degas and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Description of Degas' paintings with young dancers as his models; Characteristics of the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec; Factors that influenced the artists to convey the life behind the entertainment business.

Interviews artist Richard Serra on his works and career. Comparison between painting and sculpture; Views on Japanese gardens; Installation of The Matter of Time sculpture in Bilbao, Spain.

Provides information on paintings created by artist Frida Kahlo. Background of the artist; Views of art critics on her paintings; Description of several paintings of Kahlo, including the "The Two Fridas."

Features artist Bruce Nauman. Features of his studio on a ranch in New Mexico; Reason behind his decision to abandon painting; Information on his sound installation "Raw Materials".

Focuses on the works of artist Lucian Freud. Claims of several clients on the likeness of the painting to the subject; Reason behind the difference in the appearance of the painter's self-portraits from one another.

Discusses the difference between artists Wilhelm Sasnal and Luc Tuymans. Characteristics of the artists; Personal background of Sasnal; Description of the painting style of Tuymans; Interpretation of the artists' works.

Features the works of artist Dana Schutz. Description of Schutz's works; Interpretation of Schutz's works; Comparison of Schutz's paintings with literature.

Assesses the works of French painter André Masson. Elements used by Masson in his paintings; Characteristics of Masson's paintings; Description of the painting "Le Labyrinthe" made by Masson in 1938.

Examines the works of American painter Don Suggs. Description of Suggs' paintings featured in his solo exhibitions in Los Angeles, California; Characteristics of his paintings; Information on the painting and sculpture collection of Suggs shown at the College of Creative Studies at the University of California in Santa Barbara from February through March 2004.

Focuses on the works of painter Richard Lethem. Characteristics of Lethem's paintings; Influence of the society on the art works of Lethem; Description of his 1979 painting "Turning."

Features the works of painter El Greco. Details of the painting "Crucifixion"; Background of El Greco; Description of the paintings of El Greco were exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City; Run of the "El Greco" exhibit at the National Gallery in London, England.

An interview with painter James Rosenquist is presented. When asked about the impact of his childhood in becoming an artist, he refers to his impoverished background which drove his imagination to flourish such as carving model airplanes out of tree-sticks. He believes that the creation of a dynamic picture plane drives an artist to make and conceive interesting ideas. He points that an artist is an originator who extricates the sense of intuition and reality to produce an artistic composition.

The article focuses on the life and works of Argentinian artist Daniel Santoro. The author mentions that Santoro, who was born in 1954, lives and works in a country with political chaos. He highlights several oil-based paintings of Santoro which include "Evita Spanks the Gorilla Baby," "Tower of the Powerful Argentina," and "The Third Position." He also emphasizes that the focus of the Argentinian artist's huge artistic energy are the myths and messiness of his country.

Features the painter Michael Andrews. Career background; Style of his paintings; Significance of his landscape paintings.

Interviews painter Andrzej Jackowski. Inspiration for his works; Details of his early years in painting; Theme of his art works.

Interviews artist Andrew Burgess about his paintings. Process involved in his production of paintings; Principle underlying his art works; Approach of Burgess on his city landscape paintings.

Interviews Paul McCartney on his interest in painting. Start of his painting career; His relationship with painter Robert Fraser; Influence of De Kooning's work on his painting style.

Examines the realism paintings of painter Alex Colville. Family background of Colville; Visual and verbal allusions in his work "Three Girls on a Wharf"; Role of his life experiences on his painting style.

Presents an article which described the experiences of a painter during his painting career. Family life in Paris, France; Financial turmoils encountered; His appointment at the Charles Egan Gallery in New York City.

Examines the traditional significance of paintings created by Balthus. His depiction of Shakespeare's tale of summer madness in his work "A Midsummer Night's Dream"; Theme of the painting " Sleeping Nymph Surprised by Satyrs"; Graphic clarity of his early works.

Examines the theme of art depicted in the works of painter Damian Loeb. Interest of media and publishers to his art; Clients of Loeb; Criticisms on his 1997 painting "Anything Else."

Profiles artist Alice Neel. Her childhood and family background; Interest of Neel in abstract-expressionist form of art; Style and theme of her paintings.

Provides information on the paintings of painter Wayne Thiebaud, featured in "The Next Wave" exhibit at the California Centre for the Arts in Escondido, California. His selection of painting media; Kinds of the analogies of authorship; Style of painting illustrations.

Focuses on the photographic and painting artworks of artist Ed Ruscha. Interest of Ruscha in abstract expressionism; Description of his art exhibit "Standard Stations"; Fine arts techniques evident in his works.

Presents information on the paintings of Lucian Freud. Details of two versions of the painting, The Young Schoolmistress; Comparison of Freud and Jean-Siméon Chardin; Views of Freud on art.

Focuses on the action painting of artist Stephen Finer. Information on the identity in the action painting; Description of Finer's paintings; Original medium of Finer's paintings.

Relates about art. Information on the first installment of "Modern Starts" exhibit at the Museum of Modern art in New York; Description of John McLean's paintings; Details on the book "Bullet Hole in the Head."

Features the paintings and stained glass artworks of artist Shirley Jaffe. Details on Jaffe's exhibition at the Mus&eamp;e d'Art Moderne de C&eamp;ret in South of France; Description of Jaffe's painting; Painting style of Jaffe; Information on Jaffe's Perpignan windows.

Features the life and artworks of Jean Baptiste Sim&eamp;on Chardin, a French painter of the 18th century. Educational attainment; Information on Chardin's father and family; Details on Chardin's exhibition at Paris at le Grand Palais in October 1999.

Features painter Leon Kossoff. Kossoff's reason for making drawings from the master painters; Painting technique of Kossoff; Information on the art exhibitions of Kossoff in Los Angeles, California.

Features photographs of 1900s-era paintings considered as favorites by British artists. "Diptych," by Celia Paul; "Palace at Four in the Morning," by Alberto Giacometti; "Rome," by John Riddy.

Features the paintings of Albert York. Insights of York about painting; Theme of York's paintings; Description of the painting "Landscape With Two Indians"; Comments on several paintings by York.

Deals with the role of color as a significant element in art. Insights on color criticism; Description of color articulation in the painting "The Gleaners," by Jean François Millet; Comments on the color application and theme used by several artists.

Profiles sculptor and painter Ana Maria Pacheco. Theme of Pacheco's artworks; Significant aspect of Pacheco's work; Description of several paintings by Pacheco; Comments on the earlier artworks of Pacheco.