An International Relations graduate and an art lover. I prefer art prior to the 20th century, in general. I'm interested in art from Mexico and by female artists.
5 Artists Flirting with Nazis
When it comes to art and Nazis, attention often goes to those artists persecuted as creators of so-called “Degenerate Art” or robbed of their...
Jimena Escoto 5 February 2026
Edgar Degas in 10 Paintings
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) is one of the most famous painters of his generation. His ballerinas are held in many of the world’s most prestigious...
Jimena Escoto 30 January 2026
Mexican Colors in Art: From Mesoamerica to the World
Not so long ago, artists got their pigments from nature. In consequence, every region of the world had its own pigments and shades of colors. In...
Jimena Escoto 12 January 2026
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About These 8 Masterpieces?
Jimena Escoto 10 January 2026
QUIZ: Time for Some Christmas Art!
Jimena Escoto 27 December 2025
Alphonse Mucha’s Pan-Slavic Posters
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) is the most iconic Art Nouveau artist. His works featuring beautiful women surrounded by nature are still popular today.
Jimena Escoto 21 December 2025
The Rediscovered Portrait of an African Prince by Gustav Klimt
Masterpiece discoveries are rare, so when one happens, it reaches the headlines. This is the case for a portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona...
Jimena Escoto 17 December 2025
Remedios Varo: Spanish Painter of Magic
Remedios Varo (1908-1963) was a 20th-century Surrealist painter. Born in Spain, she was forced to move to France and Mexico to escape the Spanish...
Jimena Escoto 16 December 2025
Marc Chagall in 10 Paintings
Marc Chagall is one of the most well-known artists of the 20th century. His works exhibit elements from various movements such as Surrealism,...
Jimena Escoto 15 December 2025
10 Art Nouveau Jewelry Pieces to Die For
A dragonfly woman, a golden serpent of opals and rubies, and a woman waiting for an octopus are three short descriptions of authentic Art Nouveau...
Jimena Escoto 8 December 2025
