Heirs to Dada: 6 Avant-garde Art Movements Inspired by Dadaism
Dada was certainly the most virulent of European avant-garde art movements. Its members attacked not only artistic creation but society as a whole.
Amélie Pascutto 15 September 2026
Lady Dada? Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven and the Revolution of Conceptual Art
When Doja Cat sparkled in 30,000 crimson Swarovski crystals at Paris Fashion Week in 2023, the American rapper walked down the red carpet literally a...
Kero Fichter 15 September 2026
Jean Cocteau—Prince of Parisian Bohème
Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau (1889–1963) was a prince of bohème. A significant figure in the European art of the 20th century, Cocteau...
Valeria Kumekina 15 September 2026
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Listen to What Dada Is According to Jean Arp
Voices of Dada is part of a popular series of archival audio CDs exploring 20th-century avant-garde and modern art. The album features interviews and...
Zuzanna Stańska, Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 15 September 2026
4 Most Scandalous Artworks by Marcel Duchamp
In addition to Marcel Duchamp’s famous readymades, during his life he created less known works that were provocative and caused a scandal among the...
Caroline Galambosova 15 September 2026
The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau
Henri Rousseau was a French artist who painted in a Naïve or Primitive manner. He was also known as Le Douanier (the customs officer), which was a...
Zuzanna Stańska 14 September 2026
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10 Famous Artists You Wouldn’t Think Were Self-Taught
Think art school is the only path to greatness? Think again. These 10 artists defied convention through persistence, originality, and vision, without...
Wen Gu 14 September 2026
Henri Rousseau in 10 Paintings: Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before
Henri Rousseau is one of the greatest self-taught artists in art history, known for his vivid depictions of subtropical landscapes. Discover the...
Marta Wiktoria Bryll 14 September 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Football Players by Henri Rousseau
Welcome to the bizarre world of Henri Rousseau (1844–1910), the quintessential naïve artist, and meet his masterpiece depicting oneiric, striped...
Anastasia Manioudaki 14 September 2026
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Let’s Ride a Tiger! Escape into the Tropics with Henri Rousseau
Let’s ride a tiger! Definitely not! We should never try to ride a tiger, and Henri Rousseau does not suggest it either! It would be horrible...
Sarah Mills 14 September 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Cardsharps by Caravaggio
The Cardsharps is an early masterpiece of Baroque art by Caravaggio that explores the revolutionary theme of crooked card playing. Let’s delve...
James W Singer 13 September 2026
Caravaggio’s Last Painting: The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula
In May 1610, Caravaggio completed The Martyrdom of St Ursula. Two months later, he was dead. We investigate the story behind his last commission,...
Catriona Miller 13 September 2026
Gustave Caillebotte’s Paris: Modern, Middle Class, and Masculine
Some of Gustave Caillebotte’s most famous paintings show the Parisian boulevards with an Impressionist aura. Yet what exactly he chose to...
Catriona Miller 3 August 2026
The Scenes You Might Know from Anime: Outstanding Prints of Hasui Kawase
Hasui Kawase (1883–1957) was one of Japan’s most important and prolific printmakers and artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a...
Isabella Hill 20 August 2026
The Fluffiest Side of Art: Dogs in Art History
Dogs are man’s best friends. And if that man happens to be a painter or a sitter for a painting, their four-legged friends must be included in them...
Magda Michalska, Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 26 May 2026
10 Art Masterpieces to Calm Your Anxiety
Art can be many different things: a snobbery-builder; a boredom-killer. According to some studies, it may even extend your life. It can also simply...
Zuzanna Stańska 10 September 2026
10 Women Impressionists You Must Know
Impressionism, with its enduring popularity, has produced some of the most beloved artists to be etched onto our collective consciousness. But how...
Natalia Iacobelli 25 March 2026
10 Women of the Dutch Golden Age
The art produced during the Dutch Golden Age is known for its beautiful genre scenes, landscapes, and still lifes. However, the artists associated...
Lauren Kraut, Nicole Ganbold 2 June 2026
New York in 10 Unexpected Paintings
One of the most recognizable works of art about New York City is a song. When the opening vamp begins to play (especially if it’s Frank...
Sam Malone 20 November 2025
Yūrei-zu: Japanese Horror in Art
Some Asian cultures are notorious for their rich horror culture, showcasing exceptional horror movies and artistic expressions that continually...
Errika Gerakiti 5 November 2025
Maria van Oosterwijck in 5 Paintings
Maria van Oosterwijck was a talented but often overlooked artist of the Dutch Golden Age. She turned simple flowers into small stories about life,...
Jimena Aullet 27 October 2025
Masterpiece Story: Afternoon Tea by Marie Bracquemond
Afternoon Tea is a masterpiece by Marie Bracquemond, a female Impressionist that deserves a wider audience and more...
James W Singer 13 February 2026
Must-See Exhibitions Fall 2026
Wherever you are in Europe or the United States this fall 2026, there are great exhibitions to visit. From anniversary blockbusters to intimate focus...
Catriona Miller 7 September 2026
Gustave Caillebotte in 10 Paintings: A Different Impression
Think Impressionism, and Gustave Caillebotte is not the first name that springs to mind. Yet he helped organize the Impressionist exhibitions, he...
Catriona Miller 3 August 2026
