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8 Artistic Inspirations That Shaped Balenciaga

Cristóbal Balenciaga was “the master of us all,” as Christian Dior said, and “the only couturier in the truest sense of the word,”...

Errika Gerakiti 9 July 2026

Fashion

The Majestic Art of Alexander McQueen

A “champagne supernova”, as Maureen Callahan calls him in her book, Alexander McQueen, was a pioneer of 1990s fashion. Along with Marc Jacobs, he...

Errika Gerakiti 9 July 2026

Thierry Mugler's Art. La Chimère dress. Detail. Lifestyle Asia. Fashion

Thierry Mugler’s Art of Fashion: Avant-Garde and Iconic

Thierry Mugler’s art redefined the boundaries of fashion, blending creativity, drama, and innovation. His bold silhouettes and futuristic...

Errika Gerakiti 9 July 2026

Vivienne Westwood Fashion

Vivienne Westwood: An Activist and Punk’s Fashion Queen

Vivienne Westwood needs no introduction: she was a prolific fashion designer who gained fame by making punk designs before it was cool and by...

Errika Gerakiti 9 July 2026

Fashion

Madame Grès, The Sphinx of Fashion

During the 1930s, fashion was heavily influenced by ancient Greece. In the previous decades, there was an appreciation through patterns such as the...

Errika Gerakiti 9 July 2026

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Women Artists

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Artemisia Gentileschi?

Elizabeth Provost 8 July 2026

Artist Stories

Artemisia Gentileschi: The Rape Survivor and Her Revenge

Artemisia Gentileschi was one of the best Italian Baroque painters. This strong woman painted plenty of paintings of strong and suffering women from...

Zuzanna Stańska 8 July 2026

Artemisia Gentileschi, Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Self-Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Artemisia Gentileschi

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–c. 1656) was “one of the best Italian Baroque painters.” Despite this, you won’t find any of her works in...

Chris Dobson 8 July 2026

Artemisia Gentileschi, Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting, 1638-1639 Women Artists

Artemisia Gentileschi in 10 Paintings

Artemisia Gentileschi is the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century. Let's look at 10 of her paintings.

Candy Bedworth 8 July 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Judith Slaying Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1656) was the most accomplished female painter of the Italian Baroque. She specialized in Biblical scenes of strong...

James W Singer 8 July 2026

Literature

Book Review: Sofonisba, Portraits of the Soul

Sofonisba, Portraits of the Soul is a book by Chiara Montani about the life and work of the Italian artist Sofonisba Anguissola. Sofonisba was an...

Errika Gerakiti 7 July 2026

Eugene Manet and His Daughter in the Garden, 1883, Berthe Morisot Literature

10 New Children’s Books Celebrating Women Artists

From groundbreaking painters to innovative sculptors and visionary illustrators, women artists have shaped the way we see the world. Yet many of...

Natalia Iacobelli 7 July 2026

Literature

15 Books About Art to Read During Summer

Hopefully, you all planned some holidays this year. Whether you are going to the seaside, hiking in the mountains or visiting a big city, DailyArt...

Joanna Kaszubowska 7 July 2026

Art State of Mind

You’ve Got Mail! Read the Personal Letters of Great Artists

Do you ever look at a work of art and wonder, how did the person behind it think? We always want to feel closer to the artists we admire. That is why...

Elizaveta Ermakova 7 July 2026

Literature

12 Art Books for Your Summer Holidays

Summer is finally here, and if you are looking for some vacation reading to accompany you while you laze by the pool of your villa or soak up the sun...

Charlotte Stace 7 July 2026

Rococo

6 Greatest Rococo Artists You Should Know

Rococo was the major art movement of the 18th century. Its main characteristics are lightness, decorativeness, and subjects from everyday life of the...

Anastasia Manioudaki 6 July 2026

Painting

Our Dad Is an Artist: Thomas Gainsborough’s Daughters

British portrait and landscape painter Thomas Gainsborough had a close and affectionate relationship with his daughters, Mary and Margaret. They were...

Alexandra Kiely 6 July 2026

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Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough

Originally titled A Portrait of a Young Gentleman, this iconic painting by Thomas Gainsborough was first presented at the Royal Academy exhibition of...

Maya M. Tola 6 July 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Grace Dalrymple Elliott by Thomas Gainsborough

The Frick Collection has an amazing ensemble of European masters. For example, works by Vermeer, Fragonard, and Goya grace its walls. Every room has...

James W Singer 6 July 2026

Animals

Thomas Gainsborough and His Dog Portraits

Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788) was a portrait and landscape painter. During his career, he often painted dogs accompanying his sitters. He always...

Joanna Kaszubowska 6 July 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Pilgrims Going to Church by George Henry Boughton

Today’s Masterpiece Story is about Pilgrims Going to Church by George Henry Boughton (1833-1905). Even though Boughton grew up in America, he was...

Alexandra Kiely 5 July 2026

The Statue of Liberty, Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Statue of Liberty

On a small island just out of New York City’s harbor, Lady Liberty greets anyone arriving in the United States from the Atlantic Ocean. Over the...

Anastasia Manioudaki 5 July 2026

Alma Thomas, Tiptoe Through the Tulips, 1969, acrylic on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA. Detail. Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Tiptoe Through the Tulips by Alma Thomas

The style of Alma Thomas has been compared to Byzantine mosaics and the Pointillism of Georges Seurat. However, it firmly belongs to the Washington...

James W Singer 5 July 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: American Gothic by Grant Wood

Under the blue sky of Iowa, a man and a woman stand solemnly in front of their house. They are farmers, as suggested by their clothing and the...

Anastasia Manioudaki 5 July 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze

Throughout history, artists have documented grand historical events motivated by national pride, political propaganda, or as a lesson for...

Rachel Witte 5 July 2026

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QUIZ: Can You Guess This Ancient God?

Ania Kaczynska 4 July 2026

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QUIZ: Do You Know These Renaissance Facts?

Rachel Witte 4 July 2026

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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Gustav Klimt?

Errika Gerakiti 4 July 2026

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QUIZ: When Was This Made? Guess the Century

Ania Kaczynska 4 July 2026