Candy Bedworth

Author

Candy's remote, rain-soaked farmhouse clings to a steep-sided valley in rural Wales. She raises cats, chickens, and children with varying degrees of success. Art, literature, and Lakrids licorice save her sanity on a daily basis.

Articles by Candy

Herstory

The Victorians on Sex, Syphilis, and Shame

Explore the stigma of syphilis in Victorian art and society. Science was advancing in this transformative era, but societal attitudes lagged behind. How did the art world respond?

Candy Bedworth 12 June 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: A Bigger Splash by David Hockney

David Hockney is one of Britain’s most well-known and influential artists. His iconic style is instantly recognizable. As you hunch over your work,...

Candy Bedworth 8 June 2026

Review

Felines in Visual Culture: Review of Cat by Phaidon

A sumptuous new book takes us on a fascinating tour of domestic house cats in art. Taking in over 200 paintings, sculptures, and popular culture images, Cat is a must-read for feline fans!

Candy Bedworth 4 June 2026

Women Artists

Painting Parenthood—7 Children Depicted by Their Famous Mothers

Is it possible to combine art and motherhood? This question never seems to go away. There is no denying that female artists do have a gendered...

Candy Bedworth 1 June 2026

Art History 101

Hags and Slags? A History of Witchcraft in Art

Hold on to your broomstick as we fly through time to check out the delicious and diabolical witch in art history.

Candy Bedworth 27 May 2026

Witchcraft, Carolee Schneeman, Eye Body No 24, 1963 Herstory

World Day Against Witch Hunts: A Burning Issue

On World Day Against Witch-Hunts, let's take a look at depictions of the witch in modern art, and pause to consider the women who still wait for justice after being falsely accused of witchcraft.

Candy Bedworth 27 May 2026

Maria Gvardeitseva, Men In Suits Performance, 2024 Interview

Maria Gvardeitseva: Art as Transformation

In this deep-dive interview we explore the work of contemporary artist Maria Gvardeitseva, who explores exile, identity and belonging through the mediums of performance, sculpture and video.

Candy Bedworth 25 May 2026

Quiz

QUIZ: Magnificent Muses! Can You Guess the Artists and People Who Inspired Them?

Candy Bedworth 23 May 2026

Postcards, Women Artists, Evelyn de Morgan, The Storm Spirits, 1900 Women Artists

10 Amazing Paintings by Women You Might Not Know Yet (And You Can Get as Postcards)

Discover this DailyArt postcard set, a unique way to appreciate and share the creativity of women artists throughout history.

Candy Bedworth 21 May 2026

Review

Unapologetically Feminist—Tracey Emin at Tate Modern

A journey through 40 years of Tracey Emin's groundbreaking art. Passion, pain and healing are explored through painting, sculpture, textiles and video.

Candy Bedworth 18 May 2026