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5 Painters from Faroe Islands You Should Know

In the middle of the North Atlantic lie 18 islands most people have never heard of. They are called Faroe, which loosely translates to sheep islands.

Theresa Kohlbeck Jakobsen 31 March 2026

6 artsy things to do in Tórshavn Art Travels

5 Artsy Things to do in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

You might find yourself wanting to travel to the Faroe Islands because you saw photographs of their spectacular bird cliffs and green mountainsides,...

Theresa Kohlbeck Jakobsen 31 March 2026

Elinborg Lützen: Dark-Magical Women Artists

Elinborg Lützen: Dark and Magical Prints from the Faroe Islands

Explore the remarkable works of Elinborg Lützen, a pioneering graphic artist and one of the first of her kind on the Faroe Islands. Despite her late...

Theresa Kohlbeck Jakobsen 31 March 2026

Impressionism

Jóannis Kristiansen: The Impressionist of the Land of Maybe

We all have heard about and admired impressionists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, and Berthe Morisot. Even if you are not an art...

Theresa Kohlbeck Jakobsen 31 March 2026

Women Artists

Ruth Smith: Cold Colors of the Faroe Islands

In celebration of the artistic spirit, we are delighted to present a special feature on a remarkable female artist from the Faroe Islands–Ruth...

Theresa Kohlbeck Jakobsen 31 March 2026

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The Bold Art and Life of Georgia O’Keeffe

Georgia O’Keeffe dedicated her life to painting the beauty in nature that not everyone might see. In her art, organic details transform into almost...

Natalia Tiberio 30 March 2026

Love Story

The Revolutionary Love Affair of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

The American painter Georgia O’Keeffe is best known for her abstract representations of flowers and desert landscapes. American photographer Alfred...

Mary Margaret Swets, 30 March 2026

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Georgia O’Keeffe in 10 Paintings: From Prairie Light to Desert Bones

Few artists have reshaped our perspective on the world like Georgia O’Keeffe. Over the course of seven decades, she reinvented...

Joanna Kaszubowska 30 March 2026

Women Artists

An Art Dialog Between Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O’Keeffe

Article presenting the relationship Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O'Keeffe developed during their career.

Amélie Pascutto 30 March 2026

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Georgia O’Keeffe in Hawaii—Voyage for Pineapples and Artistic Freedom

From January 1939, Georgia O’Keeffe spent three months in Hawaii. Although it might have felt like a vacation, she was there for work. She had been...

Howard Schwartz 30 March 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Portrait of Eva Gonzalès by Édouard Manet

You’ve probably heard of the Impressionists: Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, and Camille Pissarro. These guys are not only known for...

Abreeza Thomas 29 March 2026

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Masterpiece Story: Betty by Gerhard Richter

An unconventional portrait where the sitter looks away. The striking colors and flawless technique. A photo or a painting? Let’s dive into the...

Natalia Tiberio 29 March 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Malle Babbe by Frans Hals

Although Frans Hals’ Malle Babbe was always considered a tronie or a fictional character study, the portrait is based on a woman whom the Dutch...

Nicole Ganbold 29 March 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: The Princesses Monument by Johann Gottfried Schadow

An unassuming and charming statue group, The Princesses Monument (Prinzessinnen-Denkmal) or Princesses Group (Prinzessinnengruppe) made by Johann...

Nadine Waldmann 29 March 2026

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Masterpiece Story: The Courtesan Hinaaya of the Chōji House by Kikukawa Eizan

The Courtesan Hinaaya of the Chōji House by Kikukawa Eizan, is one of the woodblock prints from Vincent and Theo van Gogh’s collection in the Van...

Urvi Chheda 29 March 2026

Women Artists

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Artemisia Gentileschi?

Elizabeth Provost 28 March 2026

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QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge About the Dutch Golden Age!

Ruxi Rusu 28 March 2026

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North American Art

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

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Masterpiece Story: The Theater Box by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Entertainments such as cabarets, theaters, and the circus were popular themes among the Impressionist painters whose mission was to portray modern...

Zuzanna Stańska 27 March 2026

Architecture

The Most Beautiful Anatomical Theaters in Italy

Anatomical theaters were one of the most important institutions in the history of medicine. They were used for teaching anatomy classes at...

Zuzanna Stańska 27 March 2026

Post-Impressionism

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Portraying Misia Natanson at the Theater

Henri Toulouse-Lautrec is famous for his portrayals of Parisian nightlife: cabarets, theaters, and brothels. He showed us a world of decadence and...

Alicja Gluszek 27 March 2026

History

Opera: A Brief History of the Total Work of Art

When we think of opera, art is not the first thing that comes to mind. Opera simply means “work” and it can sometimes seem over-the-top and...

Ledys Chemin 27 March 2026

Painting

Young Picasso: 5 Early Works You May Not Know

Picasso is usually thought of as a genius who by a divine miracle possessed inexplicable artistic talent. This would probably annoy Picasso, because...

Alvaro Alonso Pardal 26 March 2026

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Rediscovering Fauvist Georgette Agutte in 10 Paintings

Georgette Agutte was one of the very few women who participated in the Parisian art scene at the turn of the 20th century. She was a sculptor and a...

Nikolina Konjevod 26 March 2026

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Masterpiece Story: Girl in a Picture Frame by Rembrandt

The girl leans out of the painting as if she intends to cross the boundary between art and reality—she touches the frame and looks directly at the...

The Royal Castle in Warsaw 26 March 2026

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Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel

Throughout her inspiring life, Suzanne Valadon transitioned from an in-demand model to a successful artist. Along the way, she challenged societal...

Lauren Kraut 26 March 2026