QUIZ: Can You Guess This Ancient God?
Ania Kaczynska 4 July 2026
Who Is a Muse? Famous Muses in Art History
In terms of Ancient Greek mythology, the term muse refers to nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, with each daughter having her own attribute, which...
Rachel Witte 3 July 2026
Joanna Hiffernan: Artist, Model and Whistler’s Muse
Joanna Hiffernan and James Abbott McNeill Whistler met in London in 1861. He instantly fell in love with her striking red hair and outspoken...
Louisa Mahoney 3 July 2026
Lise Tréhot—The Mysterious Beauty from Renoir’s Paintings
Born into a humble French family, Lise Tréhot (1848–1922) was an artist’s model who posed exclusively for Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919).
Anuradha Sroha 3 July 2026
Flaming June or Dorothy Dene? A Muse of Frederic Leighton
In 1879, Frederic Leighton’s biographer and neighbor (that’s handy, isn’t it?), Mrs. Barrington, noticed “a young girl with a lovely white...
Magda Michalska 3 July 2026
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The Most Painted Woman in the World Was Lesbian: Suzy Solidor
Born in 1900, Suzanne Louise Marie Marion, known as Suzy Solidor, was a French artist who sang and acted in movies, but over time she became most...
Pola Otterstein 3 July 2026
Did Pieter Bruegel Play Dice? The Story of Seemingly Insignificant Detail
Pieter Bruegel The Elder was a prominent Flemish painter of the 16th century, famed for his vivid, often humorous depictions of peasant life and...
Guest Author 2 July 2026
When Rome Put a Dead Pope on Trial—The Cadaver Synod
In a career that spanned over two decades, Jean-Paul Laurens painted some of French art’s most plaintive historical moments: two young princes...
Guest Author 2 July 2026
Edward Hopper in 10 Paintings
Edward Hopper (1882–1967) was one of the greatest painters to ever come out of the United States. A leading painter of American Realism and modern...
Sam Malone 22 July 2025
James Tissot in 10 Paintings
James Tissot was a 19th-century French painter, mostly known for depicting the life of high society in London and Paris. Painting in mostly an...
Anastasia Manioudaki 29 September 2025
The Consort of Shiva: Iconography of Parvati
Parvati is a venerated Hindu goddess generally associated with domesticity, fertility, and beauty. She is an integral member of the Tridevi, the...
Maya M. Tola 22 December 2025
Fede Galizia: The Great Old Master of Her Time
Fede Galizia was an Italian early modern painter of still lifes, portraits, and religious pictures. Although she has remained in the shadows for most...
Anna Ingram 7 August 2025
8 World’s Greatest Art Heists—From Mona Lisa to Picasso
Movies about thefts and art heists are making huge box-office hits for their great action and wit. However, even if real art heists have sometimes...
Irina Diana Calu 29 June 2026
Love Life! Remembering David Hockney in 10 Artworks
Few would claim real shock at the loss of an artist a month shy of turning 89. And then David Hockney passed away on June 11. Born in 1937, the lad...
MJ Rivera 22 June 2026
A Perfect World of Perfect Women in James Tissot’s Paintings
This title might be a little controversial. In fact, critics find the term demimondaine to be more accurate when describing James Tissot’s series...
Magda Michalska 23 February 2023
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 8 June 2026
Theater and Cinema in Edward Hopper’s Paintings
Edward Hopper was one of the most iconic American Realist painters and printmakers. He was celebrated for his striking portrayals of American life,...
Zuzanna Stańska, Szymon Jocek 27 March 2026
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
Nighthawks as Memes—Edward Hopper’s Best Renditions
Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks is one of the best-known images of 20th-century art that has also become one of the most popular meme sources of the...
Celia Leiva Otto 1 April 2026
Masterpiece Story: A Glass Compote with Peaches, Jasmine Flowers, Quinces and a Grasshopper by Fede Galizia
Fede Galizia’s beautiful A Glass Compote with Peaches, Jasmine Flowers, Quinces and a Grasshopper is one of Italy’s first-ever still life...
Alexandra Kiely 3 August 2025
