Magda, art historian and Italianist, she writes about art because she cannot make it herself. She loves committed and political artists like Ai Weiwei or the Futurists; like Joseph Beuys she believes that art can change us and we can change the world.
Niki de Saint Phalle – An Extraordinary Sculptress
Niki de Saint Phalle was a French-American artist and the only woman within the Nouveau Réalisme group that included Arman, Christo, Yves Klein,...
Magda Michalska 13 January 2026
The Tiny Big World of Kamal al-din Bihzad—A Persian Miniature Painter
Here we want to present you with the story of Kamal al-din Bihzad, a renowned Persian miniature painter and head of the royal ateliers in Herat and...
Magda Michalska 9 January 2026
Fireplace Coziness in Art for Chilly Winter Nights
Have you ever heard of Hygge? It’s a Danish and Norwegian word used to describe a feeling of coziness. Inspired by this beautiful word, I...
Magda Michalska 8 January 2026
These 4 Cute Children by Joshua Reynolds Will Make You Miss Childhood
Sir Joshua Reynolds, the first president of the British Royal Academy founded in 1768, was an exemplary painter. Having traveled to Italy on his...
Magda Michalska 2 January 2026
Short Guide on New Year’s Artsy Resolutions
Do you also try to change your life when the New Year approaches? Quitting smoking, finding a partner, going on a diet, starting a business, or...
Magda Michalska 1 January 2026
New Year’s Fireworks in Paintings
Bonfires, parties, or reading in bed. Ideas for how one should spend New Year’s Eve are endless, and everyone should spend it the way they like.
Magda Michalska 31 December 2025
Raphael Kirchner’s Art Nouveau Cards for the New Year
Back in the day, people used to send not only Christmas cards but also greetings for the New Year. Today, we want to follow this old tradition and...
Magda Michalska 31 December 2025
Best Bums in Art History
When nothing goes according to plan and you’re feeling down, there are many pick-me-ups like meeting friends, eating chocolate, or going on a walk.
Magda Michalska 29 December 2025
Get Inspired: Famous Painters’ Bedrooms
Moving houses is an enterprise, isn’t it? Packing, getting rid of useless but loved items, sending boxes with winter clothes… Maybe peering...
Magda Michalska 29 December 2025
Boxing Day with St. Stephen
According to the Catholic calendar, the second day of Christmas commemorates St. Stephen. He was a young deacon in the community of Jerusalem who...
Magda Michalska 26 December 2025
