Masterpiece Story: Death and the Miser by Hieronymus Bosch
Death and the Miser is a masterpiece of morbid curiosity. It reflects on the tension between the pursuit of wealth and the inevitability of death,...
James W Singer 8 May 2026
Symbolism Special: Jacek Malczewski’s Dates with Death
Jacek Malczewski is one of the most important Polish symbolist painters. Malczewski is associated with the Young Poland movement (Młoda Polska), a...
Magda Michalska 8 May 2026
Death Becomes Her: Women Artists and the Vanitas Tradition
Vanitas is an art genre that flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries, especially in the Netherlands. The term originates from the Latin word for...
Errika Gerakiti 8 May 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Death of Cleopatra by Edmonia Lewis
As a Black and Indigenous woman, Edmonia Lewis overcame prejudice and defied societal expectations to become a successful sculptor. Her Death of...
Catriona Miller 8 May 2026
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Masterpiece Story: The Death of Barbara Radziwiłł by Józef Simmler
The National Museum in Warsaw is one of the largest museums in Poland and boasts an extensive art collection. Among its body of works is The Death of...
James W Singer 8 May 2026
Pauline Boty: The Untold Story of a Pop Art Pioneer
Pauline Boty was one of the pioneers of the 1960s’ Pop Art movement in Britain, of which she was the only acknowledged female member. Her...
Nikolina Konjevod 7 May 2026
Corita Kent: Pop Art Nun and Inspiring Art Teacher
Corita Kent was an artist, an educator, and a Roman Catholic nun. She created bold, colorful pop art posters to confront social injustice. Corita...
Candy Bedworth 7 May 2026
12 Iconic Paintings Reimagined as Star Wars Scenes
May the 4th be with you! Let’s celebrate Star Wars Day with some art! Famous paintings, like Girl with the Pearl Earring and The Wanderer, are just...
Szymon Jocek 4 May 2026
Fifty Shades of Dr. Pozzi
There he is, a handsome gynecologist in a portrait entitled Dr. Pozzi at Home painted by John Singer Sargent. Pozzi was a dandy, a gynecologist, and...
Zuzanna Stańska 20 May 2025
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
Jean-Étienne Liotard Breakfast Scenes
The 18th-century painter, miniaturist, and pastelist Jean-Étienne Liotard is perhaps one of the most eccentric artists of his time. Known for his...
Anna Ingram 17 April 2026
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
The Artist Behind Star Wars—How Ralph McQuarrie Created the Iconic Galaxy
Most people recognize the look of Star Wars instantly. Few, however, know the name of the artist who built it. Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art...
Errika Gerakiti 4 May 2026
Lady in Red—Famous Red Dresses in Art
Here we present to you nine ladies wearing red dresses painted by famous artists. You will find Madonnas, prostitutes, symbolic figures, and even a...
Zuzanna Stańska 6 January 2026
Fashion Is Art: 13 Beautiful Dresses in Art History
“Who Wore What” has fascinated artists for centuries because few things convey status, identity, and history as effectively as fashion.
MJ Rivera 4 May 2026
Time for a Cup of Warm Tea in Paintings
Tea, a timeless beverage enjoyed by cultures across the globe, has not only warmed countless hearts but also inspired artists throughout history.
Magda Michalska 13 February 2026
One of the Most Expensive Living Painters—Gerhard Richter in 10 Artworks
Gerhard Richter is a widely-known and revered German artist, as well as one of the world’s most expensive living artists. Several of his works...
Nikolina Konjevod 4 May 2026
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 22 January 2026
Édouard Manet in 10 Paintings: Scandal, Society, and the Spark of Modern Art
From the clatter of Parisian cafés to the hushed drama of the Salon, Édouard Manet was at the epicenter of 19th-century art’s most daring...
Joanna Kaszubowska 27 April 2026
