Masterpiece Story: Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji by Hiroshige
Hokusai and his Wave have practically become symbols of Japan. It was first published in 1831 as a part of a larger series focusing on Mount Fuji, or...
Ledys Chemin 24 May 2026
Long reads
In Minor Keys: 10 Must-See Pavilions from the 2026 Venice Biennale
Between jury resignations, protests, and strikes, the recently opened 2026 Venice Biennale has already sparked controversy. The 10 pavilions...
Carlotta Mazzoli 21 May 2026
Edo Period in 10 Words and 4 Schools of Painting
Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1867/1868. During this time the country was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate. Those 250 years were a time of...
Joanna Kaszubowska 18 May 2026
Hokusai in 10 Artworks—A Journey to Mount Fuji
Hokusai is perhaps the most iconic Japanese artist. His paintings and prints display the power of simplicity and the beauty that can be achieved in...
Coleman Richards 18 May 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
To Be Finnish or Not to Be: National Identity in Alvar Aalto’s Architecture
Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) is one of the most famous Finnish architects of the 20th century connected with modernism. His style has been associated...
Catherine Razafindralambo 11 May 2026
Best 15 Fashion Photographers of All Time
From the very first moment of the invention of photography in 1816 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, the newly discovered medium became used in various...
Caroline Galambosova 7 May 2026
Happily Ever After? 5 Fairytales in Art
Though often told for children, fairytales captivated adults as well. When artists began reinterpreting these stories, they transformed them,...
Errika Gerakiti 4 May 2026
Sex Workers in Art History
Although often seen as social outcasts, sex workers can be found in art throughout history and across cultures - let's cruise some images!
Candy Bedworth, 1 May 2026
The Story of Dogs (and Humans!) in 10 Paintings
One cannot, while hoping to make a very valid argument, say dogs and humans are anything but almost entirely alike. After all, they share the same...
Guest Author 30 April 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Luncheon on the Grass by Édouard Manet
Édouard Manet’s The Luncheon on the Grass (Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe) (1863) was one of the first works that broke away from established...
Catriona Miller 27 April 2026
A Beginner’s Guide to Icons in Eastern Christianity
Icons are among the oldest image traditions, yet they often remain misunderstood, especially in the West. They belong to a visual culture that...
Catherine Razafindralambo 27 April 2026
