Art historian by education, data geek by trade, art and book lover by passion, based in London in love with Europe and travelling around it. You can visit my book blog here: https://bookskeptic.com/
Medieval Take on Comic Books – Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
The Middle Ages have a very sketchy reputation. On one hand, we know that a lot of amazing art was created during that time. On the other hand,...
Joanna Kaszubowska 4 October 2022
Sense or Sensibility – Bridges of Santiago Calatrava
The announcement to replace the slippery glass panels on Ponte della Constituzione bridge in Venice, designed by Santiago Calatrava, made me realize...
Joanna Kaszubowska 3 October 2022
Carlo Scarpa: The Modern Son of Venice
When you think of Venice you probably first see Piazza San Marco in your mind’s eye. Then some canals and gondolas, or maybe the other way around.
Joanna Kaszubowska 3 October 2022
Celebrating the Male Body in Renaissance Florence
The adoration of the male body was an inspiration for many artists and there is no medium better suited to presenting the full beauty and complexity...
Joanna Kaszubowska 8 September 2022
Best Photography Books – A Subjective List
As I am a huge bookworm, one day I decided to explore the bookshelves of my family home. Quickly I came across my mother’s shelf devoted to her...
Joanna Kaszubowska 6 September 2022
Family Treasures – World’s Most Beautiful Tiaras
We all have family treasures, those mementos that matter to us so much because of their sentimental value and memories associated with them. Now,...
Joanna Kaszubowska 5 September 2022
When Your Collection Takes Over Your House – Sir John Soane’s Museum
A unique museum that transports us into the past in a way not many museums can, Sir John Soane’s Museum is actually Soane’s house, preserved,...
Joanna Kaszubowska 2 September 2022
Queer Britain – UK’s First National LGBTQ+ Museum
Rejoice! The UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum is open for visitors since May 2022! Queer people have impacted every part of the culture. However,...
Joanna Kaszubowska 2 September 2022
Masterpiece Story: Officer of the Hussars by Kehinde Wiley
Let’s talk about the Officer of the Hussars by Kehinde Wiley today. Wiley is a Nigerian artist, based in New York, with studios in China and...
Joanna Kaszubowska 25 August 2022
Lee Miller – Photographer of the Extremes
Lee Miller (1907-1977) was a fashion and war photographer, a model, a muse, and a gourmet cook. She lived life to the fullest with all its bright and...
Joanna Kaszubowska 19 August 2022
