Karl Cole

Karl Cole, Davis Art Images’s curator of images, is an art historian and teacher who has spent more than 25 years working directly with world-class art museums. He’s also a practicing studio artist who specializes in landscapes and still lifes in oil, featuring vivid colors and expressive shapes.

Karl was curator of Chicago’s Rosenthal Art Slides for fifteen years, and after Davis Publications purchased Rosenthal in 1996, Karl continued his work as curator for Davis. All of us at Davis appreciate Karl’s great gifts: we learn something new from him every time we ask about a particular artwork, artist, or style. This blog offers our valued Davis community that same opportunity.

Most Recent Articles By Karl Cole

Jun 26, 2026 Curator's Corner

National Coconut Day: Art by Papua New Guinean artist

June 26 is National Coconut Day: Art by Papua New Guinean artist Papua New Guinea, Ladle, early 1900s, wood, coconut husk (“coir”), and coconut shell, 43.2 x 12...

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Jun 25, 2026 Curator's Corner

Artist Birthday: John B. Storrs (1886-1956 US)

Artist Birthday for 25 June: John B. Storrs (1886-1956 US) John B.W. Storrs, Abstract Figure, ca. 1932, bronze, 84.77 x 24.76 x 33 cm   Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Bu...

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Jun 24, 2026 Curator's Corner

Artist Birthday: Ricci Albenda (born 1966 US)

Artist Birthday for 24 June: Ricci Albenda (born 1966 US) Ricci Albenda, Panning Annex (Albert), 2oo7, video (color, silent), variable duration  The Museum of Modern A...

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Jun 23, 2026 Curator's Corner

Artist Birthday: Scott Burton (1939-1989 US)

Artist Birthday for 23 June: Scott Burton (1939-1989 US) Scott Burton, Stone Chair, Georgia marble, 97.3 x 109.3 x 86.4 cm  Philadelphia Museum of Art, © 2026 Sco...

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Jun 22, 2026 Curator's Corner

National Kissing Day: Art by Janine Antoni (born 1962 Bahamas-US)

22 June is National Kissing Day: Art by Janine Antoni (born 1962 Bahamas-US) Janine Antoni, Butterfly Kisses, 1996-1999, mascara on paper, 75.6 x 76.2 cm (29 ¾&rdquo...

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Jun 19, 2026 Curator's Corner

Artist Birthday: Thomas Sully (1783-1872 US, born Britain)

Artist Birthday for 19 June: Thomas Sully (1783-1872 US, born Britain) Thomas Sully, Margaret Siddons Kintzing, 1812, oil on canvas, 91.6 x 73.8 cm  Image © 2026 ...

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