May the 4th Be with You—Archetypes in Star Wars and Art
Today is Star Wars Day. The first documented use of the phrase “May the 4th be with you” came from Margaret Thatcher’s political party, to...
Ledys Chemin 29 April 2026
Masterpiece Story: At the Moulin Rouge, The Dance by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Tonight the Moulin Rouge is bursting at the seams. Men in dark coats and distinguished women dance and converse on the buzzing floor. Each has a...
Ruxi Rusu 29 April 2026
5 Beautiful Paintings That Capture the Essence of Dance
Dance has long been a captivating subject in art, serving as a dynamic reflection of human movement, rhythm, and emotion. Even in the stillness of...
Maya M. Tola 29 April 2026
Dancing Through Art! The Best Depictions of Dance in Art History
Dance has appeared in art since humans began creating artworks, reflecting it’s importance in people’s lives. Artists have captured the...
Jimena Escoto 29 April 2026
Masterpiece Story: Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette is a masterpiece of French Impressionism and a celebration of happiness and...
James W Singer 29 April 2026
Edgar Degas and His Most Beautiful Ballerinas
Edgar Degas was one of the founding artists of Impressionism, however, he didn’t like the term and preferred to call it “Realist” or...
Zuzanna Stańska 29 April 2026
Anna Coleman Ladd: The Sculptor Who Healed the Faces of War
When World War I left thousands of soldiers with faces they could no longer recognize, one sculptor decided to help them face the world again. Anna...
Wen Gu 28 April 2026
5 Artists Who Became Soldiers During the First World War
One of the most devastating conflicts in history, the First World War saw a number of artists enlist as soldiers. Painters and sculptors found...
Magda Michalska 28 April 2026
Jane Poupelet: The Female Sculptor Who Helped Disfigured War Veterans
Jane Poupelet was a French sculptress and illustrator most known for her involvement in World War I. There were not many female artists at the time,...
Maia Heguiaphal 28 April 2026
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The Love of Ida Rubinstein and Romaine Brooks
Being a bisexual woman at the beginning of the 20th century was difficult. They were looked down on, they were scorned and discussed behind their...
Magda Michalska 28 April 2026
31 Women: Peggy Guggenheim and Her Groundbreaking Exhibition
Perhaps one the most influential women in shaping the art world of the 20th century, Peggy Guggenheim held an exhibition in 1943 that would be...
Nina Relf 28 April 2026
The Story of Vilhelm Hammershøi—The Gentle Painter of Beautiful Interiors
Vilhelm Hammershøi is enjoying a renaissance at present. In 2023, Interior. The Music Room, Strandgade 30, sold for $9.1 million, a new record for a...
Catriona Miller 27 April 2026

The Saddest Paintings in Art History
Of the broad spectrum of human emotions, sadness is the one that has been a common underlying element of many famous artworks to date. The...
Sam Malone 18 September 2024
Dream-Like Artworks: Minnie Evans’ Divine Inspiration
Folk Art, Surrealist, Visionary, Americana, call it what you will. Minnie Evans’ (1892—1987) dream-like artworks speak of another world, a world...
Rachel Witte 25 February 2023
Stroll Through Paris with Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper is known as one of the premier recorders of American mid-century life. Or mid-century malaise might be a better way to put it:...
Louisa Mahoney 21 April 2026
10 Iconic Cubist Paintings Every Art Lover Should Know
Back in the first half of the 20th century, these iconic Cubist paintings spurred a total revolution in Western art history. This article serves as a...
Errika Gerakiti 23 April 2026
10 Van Gogh Paintings to Celebrate Spring
Spring blossoms held a special power for Vincent van Gogh and inspired paintings of remarkable beauty, often concealing the difficulties he faced...
MJ Rivera 20 March 2026
Susanna Horenbout: Forgotten Female Artist at the Tudor Court
The Horenbouts were a family of Flemish painters who came to England in the 1520s. The most famous, Gerard (father) and Lucas (son), were employed as...
Guest Author 10 March 2025
Guardians of the Night Sky: Owls in Art
Owls have captured the attention of artists since art began. Their knowing eyes, nocturnal wonderings, and global ubiquity have made them symbols of...
Theodore Carter 23 April 2026
5 American Impressionists You Need to Know
Impressionism is an art movement that originated in France in the 19th century. Artists associated with this movement are known for their dream-like...
Ruxi Rusu 24 June 2025
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 4 September 2025
Tar Beach: Faith Ringgold’s Journey from Story Quilts to Picture Books
With the publication of Tar Beach in 1991, Faith Ringgold launched her career as a picture book author and illustrator. Her interest in picture books...
Guest Author 2 April 2026
15 Masterpieces of European Painting You Need to See at the Met
How does anyone begin to navigate 5,000 years of global art without feeling instantly overwhelmed? Do not despair—DailyArt Magazine has you...
MJ Rivera 9 March 2026
Under Royal Protection: 4 Female Court Painters to Know
Throughout history, art has always played an important role in royal propaganda across Europe. Royal families were in a race to employ the best...
Gokce Dyson 23 March 2026
