Errika Gerakiti

Author

Errika has a Master's degree in curatorial practices. She has been a writer for DailyArt Magazine since 2019 and loves sharing what she loves: weird, unusual art, female artists, and contemporary creations.

Articles by Errika

Fashion

Madame Grès, The Sphinx of Fashion

During the 1930s, fashion was heavily influenced by ancient Greece. In the previous decades, there was an appreciation through patterns such as the...

Errika Gerakiti 12 January 2026

Surrealism

10 Most Famous Rayographs by Man Ray

Man Ray is one of the most famous artists of the 20th century! Here, I would like to pay tribute to his rayographs and the inspirations he drew from...

Errika Gerakiti 8 January 2026

Salvador Dalí, The Elephants, 1948. Singulart. Surrealism

Salvador Dalí Artworks Through Time: A Look at 10 Iconic Pieces

Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) is celebrated as one of the most imaginative and influential artists of the 20th century. His unique vision extended...

Errika Gerakiti 1 January 2026

Literature

5 Books About Van Gogh You Have to Read

Vincent van Gogh is one of those artists whose reputation precedes them. The tormented child of the art, the cursed artist, the genius, the weird, or...

Errika Gerakiti 1 January 2026

10 Iconic Floral Still Lifes. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Roses, 1843. Oil on panel. Liechtenstein. The Princely Collections, Vaduz-Vienna, Austria. Painting

10 Iconic Floral Still Lifes You Need to Know

Flowers have long been a central theme in still-life painting. Each flower carries its own symbolism. For example, they can represent innocence,...

Errika Gerakiti 30 December 2025

Carl Larsson, Christmas Eve, 1904. Watercolor. Wikimedia Commons. Painting

The Symbolism Behind Christmas Colors: Red, Green, Gold

It’s that magical time of year when everything feels festive. Lights twinkle everywhere, beautiful ornaments decorate homes, Christmas trees...

Errika Gerakiti 24 December 2025

Literature

The Snow Queen—Book Illustrations

The Snow Queen is one of the most beautiful winter tales. It was originally published on December 21st, 1844. The fairytale has been continuously...

Errika Gerakiti 24 December 2025

Christmas in Pop Art. Robert Xavier Burden, Rudolf Reliquary, c. 2020. Oil on panel with built-in shadowbox containing the skull of Rudolph. Heron Arts. Pop art

Christmas in Pop Art: Celebrating Icons and Festivity

Christmas overflows with iconic imagery—Santa Claus, Rudolph, snowmen, candy canes, presents, and sparkling ornaments. These vibrant visuals...

Errika Gerakiti 23 December 2025

Quiz

QUIZ: Happy Holiday Season!

Errika Gerakiti 20 December 2025

Oosterwijck Women Artists

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 19 December 2025