Visually, this is a very simple work of art. There are just two elements, both clearly rendered: a pipe, and a caption that reads Ceci n’est pas une pipe (This is not a pipe). But how can we reconcile ...

Regardless of what time it is, or isn’t, our fascination with this nonsensical scene is timeless. The paintings are all characterized by the combination of a nocturnal street set against an idyllic ...