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"OCOTILLOS, WEST TEXAS DESERT" IN NEWCOMB MACKLIN FRAME LARGER WORK NEAR EL PASO
Located in San Antonio, TX
Lewis Teel
(1883-1960)
El Paso Artist
Image Size: 27 x 36
Frame Size: 33 x 43
Medium: Oil on Board
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert II
, Palm Springs, California Woman Artist, Large Proto-Organic Abstract
By Charmaine Girelli
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Charmaine Girelli' (American, 20th/21st century) and painted circa 2015.
A very large, American School proto-organic abstract comprising dynamic and fluid traili...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
White Sands New Mexico, Mid-Century Southwest Desert Landscape by Vannerson
By Lucien C. Vannerson
Located in Soquel, CA
White Sands New Mexico, Mid-Century Southwest Desert Landscape by Vannerson
Gorgeous desert scene
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
California Desert Landscape w/ Sand Verbena by Elizabeth Hewlett Watkins c.1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
oil painting of California desert sand dunes covered with Sand Verbena. The bright purple flowers grow
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FREDERICK SMITH Wild Flowers Verbena High Desert Palm Springs Snowy Mountains
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A very lovey Impressionist painting depicting spring wildflowers in the desert near Palm Springs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Sonora Desert Cactus, Pastel Tones Geometric Stack, Stones in Green, Pink, 3D
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Sonora Desert Monument" is an acrylic painting from Ryan Rivadeneyra's series of imagined
Category
2010s Synthetic Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
"View of Arizona Desert near Wickenberg" Will Foote, Impressionist Western Scene
Located in New York, NY
Will Foote
View of Arizona Desert near Wickenberg, circa 1927
Signed lower center; titled and dated
Category
1920s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Francois Koch "Heading for the Shadows" ARIZONA DESERT LANDSCAPE FRAMED 29 X 37
Located in San Antonio, TX
Francois Koch
(Born 1944)
Arizona Artist
Image Size: 22 x 30
Frame Size: 29 x 37
Medium: Oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Gift of Rain" COWBOYS WESTERN SAGUARO CACTUS DESERT SCENE G. Harvey (1933-2017)
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 30 x 24
Frame Size: 44 x 38
Medium: Oil on canvas
“ Gift Of Rain “
G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey Jones
Category
1990s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cacti with Shadows, Musee de la Palmeraie, Morocco, Desert art, Plants, Cactus
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
red ochre ground for this painting to give the impression of the sun baked earth. The walls of this
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Desert Inn at Closing Time, " Oil Pastel on Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Desert Inn at Closing Time" is an original oil pastel drawing on ragboard by Reginald K. Gee
Category
1990s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Board, Rag Paper
Colorful Desert Oil Painting
By Jim Woodson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Jim Woodson, Simultaneous Relevant Embodiments Enfolded, Oil on canvas, 24 x 48", 2020
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas Painting -- Desert Bloom
By Tina Lincer
Located in Troy, NY
The wonderful oil on canvas painting shows a vibrant landscape with three desert flowers in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas Painting -- Desert Studio
By Gary Masline
Located in Troy, NY
This oil painting on canvas features geometric habitats in a modernist style glowing in the desert
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas Painting -- Desert Dessert
By Gary Masline
Located in Troy, NY
This oil on canvas painting has a warm palette. The piece contrasts a cold ice cream in a parfait
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Oil Landscape Yellow and Green Agave Desert - Landscape Painting
Located in Ventimiglia, Imperia
Contemporary Oil Landscape Yellow and Green Agave Desert - Landscape Painting
This painting is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Desert Landscape Cactus Oil painting sage, yellow light blue
Located in Ventimiglia, Imperia
Contemporary Abstract Landscape of Elephant Cactus was the first painting that I painted in San
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
California Desert Scene 1957 Oil
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1957 oil on canvas depicting a California desert is by California Regionalist painter Freeman
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Stallion, Landscape Impressionism, Oil Painting, Signed On Verso, 1970
Located in Naples, FL
Oil on illustration board.
Signed, dated, inscribed on verso by artist.
"There are two diverse
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Oil Desert Blue Palm Fruit and Violet Hills - Landscape Painting
Located in Ventimiglia, Imperia
Contemporary Oil Desert Blue Palm Fruit and Violet Hills - Landscape Painting
This painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Landscape Yellow green, Black desert close up Floral Oil Painting
Located in Ventimiglia, Imperia
this with a salmon ground, because from where I was painting, in front of the subject as always, the
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Photorealist desert painting, "Atacama Rocks
Sand"
By Charles Hartley
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Atacama Rocks & Sand" is an oil on polyester painting by Charles Hartley. The work features the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Polyester, Oil
Lee Logan Original Oil On Canvas Painting Signed Western Desert Landscape Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
Lee Logan Authentic & Original Oil Painting On Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed in its Vintage
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clyde Aspevig Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Desert Western Landscape Art
By Clyde Aspevig
Located in Bloomington, MN
Clyde Aspevig Authentic & Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Desert froid - Contemporary Oil on Canvas Portrait
Located in PARIS, FR
Peinture à l'huile sur toile par l'artiste Marina Taleb.
Ses visages, envoutants, souvenirs vagues de moments endormis entremêlent le désir d’atteindre une vérité et l’envie de rêver.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert
By Kim Anno
Located in Atlanta, GA
This abstract painting, "Desert" of the American West is from the artist Kim Anno's "Grand Tour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$9,000
Judaic Desert
Located in Bayonne, NJ
series "Judaic Desert" which he started when he stayed in Israel in 2001 and continued painting in 2006
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Desert Mood"
By Paul Grimm
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Paul A. Grimm (1891 - 1974) oil on canvas, signed lower left "Paul Grimm" and titled on Verso
Category
Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$12,500
Desert Mirage
By Lincoln Townley
Located in Birmingham, MI
This piece is an Original oil on canvas created by renowned artist Lincoln Townley. The artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Glitter
Sapphire Desert
By Lea Fisher
Located in Dallas, TX
Original 3-Dimensional Oil Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Opalescent Desert
By Lea Fisher
Located in Dallas, TX
Original 3-Dimensional Oil Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Palette
By Brian Cote
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
strong expressionist take on the multitude of colors of the desert. This painting has very thick texture
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Ship
Located in Naples, FL
Original oil on canvas.
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
High Desert
By Larisa Aukon
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
"High Desert" was painted in Northern Arizona. While the painting is not signed, it is from the
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Heat
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Oil on Canvas, Framed.
By award-winning artist Joyce Pekala.
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mohave Desert
By Fred Grayson Sayre
Located in Graton, CA
A highly successful illustrator who later became one of California's best known desert landscape
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Space
By Scott Yeskel
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
Los Angeles.
His representational paintings imbue the most ordinary, quotidian objects in everyday
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Palm Desert
By Scott Yeskel
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
painter.
"SCOTT YESKEL'S PAINTINGS IMBUE THE MOST ORDINARY, QUOTIDIAN OBJECTS IN EVERYDAY LIFE WITH A
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Landscape
By Edwin Willard Deming
Located in Graton, CA
A desert painting of the American Southwest within which the big sky and the vast vistas is
Category
Late 19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Horizon
By Liz Maxwell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Texture, light and color are three elements that draw Liz Maxwell to painting. Her reduced
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Golden Desert
By Reginald Pollack
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Golden Desert, Reginald Pollack Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas Board Sky
Oil on Masonite
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Fiberboard
Namibian Desert
By Tuëma Pattie
Located in Petworth, GB
her husband in his career. It was a difficult to find time for her beloved painting, as was the case
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Heat
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Framed to 29 x 35
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Wilderness
By Maynard Dixon
Located in Graton, CA
strong sense of the vastness of the desert and it's heat...
Maynard Dixon, born in 1875, was a largely
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vibrant desert
Located in Milano, IT
This is a tribute to the Pearblossom Highway from David Hockney. I share with him the same new view on the world that aggregates directions and vibrations and narrowed lines from the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Plastic, Oil Pastel, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite
Vibrant desert
Located in Milano, IT
This is a tribute to the Pearblossom Highway from David Hockney. I share with him the same new view on the world that aggregates directions and vibrations and narrowed lines from the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Plastic, Oil Pastel, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite
Rest in the desert
By Pal Fried
Located in Antwerp, BE
oil on board, 53x73cm, 69x89cm frame included.
Hungarian-American artist who was born in Budapest
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
In the Desert
By Addie Shevlin
Located in San Francisco, CA
quarter of the painting. This line is as much a representation of a hill as it is simply oil paint--a
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Trip 3
By Scott Yeskel
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
Scott Yeskel was raised in the suburbs of Orange County, California after his parents moved from New Jersey when he was a child. The mild weather and suburban sprawl fueled Scott’s i...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed framed oil of a desert scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed oil of a desert scene entitled, “Sunlight in Spring signed, “Claudia Koonce”
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Category
20th Century Paintings
Desert Flower Sunrise
Located in Seattle, WA
In painting, which Fulle has frequently explored as a sculptural tool, the physical nature of the
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Oil Painting of a group of strangers in the desert with their horses
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas, perfect for decorating any Home, Hotel or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Beauty In The Desert
By Pauline Roche
Located in Boston, MA
travels all around the world. These memories are reflected in her artwork. Roche's oil painting Beauty In
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Cottonwoods in Fall
By James Swinnerton
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
commercial artist, Swinnerton continued to paint fine oil landscape of Western scenes, such as this work
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Deserted Gravel Pit - 20th Century, Oil on board by Prunella Clough
By Prunella Clough
Located in London, GB
Signed lower right
Provenance:
Austin Desmond Fine Art, London
Private Collection France
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Caravane dans le désert
Located in EUS, FR
Dimensions avec cadre 54x69 cm
Signature en bas à droite
Titré "caravane dans le désert " au dos
Category
Early 2000s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Shower, Vermilion Sky
By Kathryn Stedham
Located in Santa Fe, NM
18" x 14", oil on canvas
2015
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.