The “starving artist” trope is a combination of history, stereotyping, and the narrowing of an already competitive field. The stereotypical artist — one who sacrifices material well-being and income ...

In Stacey D'Erasmo's new book, "The Long Run," she interviews artists who are late in their careers. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. There's dancer and performer Valda Setterfield, who ...

On May 13, 1478, an Italian painter named Andrea Mantegna wrote to his employer to complain about unpaid wages. "Your Excellency," he wrote, "seeing the great renumeration of property, houses, and ...