The Spectacle of Victorian Spirit Photography
Is seeing believing? In 19th-century London, this question captivated everyone who entered Frederick Hudson’s spirit photography studio—from...
Emily Snow 28 August 2026
10 Things You Should Know about the Victorians
What do we think of when we ponder the Victorian era? I, for one, always think of steam trains, the Victoria & Albert Museum, Sherlock Holmes,...
Sarah Mills 28 August 2026
Simeon Solomon: Painting Queerness and Judaism in Victorian England
Despite being a Jew in a city still grappling with religious freedoms, Simeon Solomon rose to become one of London’s notable painters only to come...
Theodore Carter 28 August 2026
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Victorian Feminists and Their Supernatural Powers
The Victorian feminists in 19th-century England paved the way for the women’s movement across the world. The “New Woman,” as she was called,...
Anastasia Manioudaki 28 August 2026
The Victorians: An Unexpected World of Erotica and Pornography
The subject of erotica is vast. Even reduced to only the Victorian world of erotica, it’s a challenge to write about in the space of an article.
Sarah Mills 28 August 2026
Crowning Glory—The World’s 12 Most Beautiful Tiaras
We all have family treasures. Those mementos that matter to us so much because of their sentimental value and the memories associated with them. Now,...
Joanna Kaszubowska 27 August 2026
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Form Follows Vision: 10 Iconic Designs from the Bauhaus Movement
As modern life demanded new ways of living at the beginning of the 20th century, the Bauhaus responded with radical designs. We explore 10 iconic...
Lisa Scalone 27 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Acapulco Chair
The Acapulco chair, with its unmistakable egg-shaped silhouette and PVC cord weaving, has become synonymous with Mexico’s vibrant culture and...
Lisa Scalone 27 August 2026
Luxury and Mystery—The Row About Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs
There is something magical about the Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs. They are a symbol of the ultimate luxury, but also of an era long gone and...
Joanna Kaszubowska 27 August 2026
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10 Awesome Pairs of Shoes from the Victoria & Albert Museum
Victoria & Albert Museum in London is a hoarder’s dream. They have unrivaled collections of everything you can think of, one of them being...
Joanna Kaszubowska 27 August 2026
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: The Impressive Life of an Impressionist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a leading member of Impressionism, was perhaps the most vibrant painter of color and light in the famous French movement.
Sam Malone 26 August 2026
How a Chinese Carpenter Became a $141 Million Art Star
Qi Baishi is probably not someone you expect to become one of the highest-valued artists in the world, right next to Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso,...
Barry Russell 26 August 2026
5 Mythical Love Stories Depicted in Art
Mythical love stories are some of the greatest ever told, capturing the hearts of many generations. They have been recreated in sculpture, retold in...
Charlotte Stace 12 September 2025
10 Egon Schiele Paintings That Defined a Life and a Movement
Egon Schiele lived for 28 years and painted as though he knew exactly how many years he had. Few bodies of work in modern art carry the biographical...
Errika Gerakiti 1 June 2026
From Lawyer to Revolutionary Artist: Henri Matisse in 10 Paintings
A renowned artist, Henri Matisse was one of the most prominent figures of the avant-garde movement. He is widely considered the father of Fauvism.
Valeria Kumekina 20 August 2026
5 Stories Behind Gustav Klimt Masterpieces
Have you ever looked upon Gustav Klimt’s portrait of The Lady in Gold and wondered why she was so worshipped? What made the artist immortalize her...
Guest Author 5 December 2025
The Complicated History of Norse Mythology in Art
Literally speaking, mythology is an old-school kind of storytelling. “Mythos” is a Greek word for “story” while “logia” means...
Lana Pajdas 17 April 2024
Masterpiece Story: A Goldsmith in His Shop by Petrus Christus
At first glance, A Goldsmith in His Shop (1449) appears to depict an ordinary visit to a jeweller. Yet Petrus Christus transformed an ordinary...
Shivani Gupta 23 August 2026
Mothers Who Became Muses: Portraits of Artists’ Mothers
Every great person has a prominent woman standing behind them, and that is true as every remarkable person was a child once. The woman standing...
Valeria Kumekina 21 August 2026
Egon Schiele: Art on the Verge of Eroticism and Pathology
The provocative artworks of the Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele are not just about exploring the sexuality of human bodies. The artist also...
Nataliia Pecherska 27 January 2026
Caspar David Friedrich in 10 Paintings
Caspar David Friedrich’s paintings changed the face of landscape painting with his intense and emotional focus on nature and he became a key member...
Zuzanna Stańska 20 August 2026
The Victorians: An Unexpected World of Erotica and Pornography
The subject of erotica is vast. Even reduced to only the Victorian world of erotica, it’s a challenge to write about in the space of an article.
Sarah Mills 28 August 2026
Mythological Heroes in Art: Triumph & Tragedy
Mythological heroes have been depicted in artworks countless times throughout history. We are constantly returning to their timeless tales in art and...
Jenna Burns 14 May 2025
The Greatest Male Nudes in Art History
Nudity started being an important subject in art in ancient Greece. The male body was celebrated at sports competitions or religious festivals, it...
Anuradha Sroha 14 May 2026
