Magda Michalska
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.
Articles by Magda
You Got a Fast Car: Automobile Art
A car might not be the most obvious topic for a painting, but as you can see, it appeared in various works throughout the years. It was a big...
Magda Michalska 25 April 2024
Gluck – No Prefix, No Suffix Queer Artist
DailyArt Magazine wants to join in the promotion of tolerance and raise awareness of the prejudices faced by LGBTQ+ people. Therefore, we feature a...
Magda Michalska 24 April 2024
Lesbianism in Art? Warning: Erotic Scenes in Abundance
Ever wondered about the presence of homosexuality in art? Today we’ll travel a bit in time to see how art has treated the subject of lesbians.
Magda Michalska 24 April 2024
Strawberry Paintings Forever
There are very few who dislike strawberries. I love everything about them, from texture, to smell, and taste. Painters also love the way they look,...
Magda Michalska 19 April 2024
Chocolate in Painting for a Cozy Evening
Even when it is not that cold, I still crave a good old hot chocolate (in painting) and a cozy evening under the blanket. We present to you a short...
Magda Michalska 19 April 2024
Desserts in Paintings for Art Lovers with a Sweet Tooth
If you’re craving something sweet our selection of desserts represented in paintings will help you survive. I’ve prepared something I can...
Magda Michalska 19 April 2024
This Article Is Only About Cheese in Painting
This article is best enjoyed with blue cheese fondue, a cheesecake, toast with butter and cheese, some nice onion soup with cheddar, a cheese muffin,...
Magda Michalska 19 April 2024
Aubrey Beardsley: Sharp Blacks and Whites of the Victorian Era
Aubrey Beardsley was an extremely talented draughtsman of the Victorian era. As a young boy, he suffered from tuberculosis, yet decided to live his...
Magda Michalska 18 April 2024
How Europe Got Its Name — The Myth of Europa in Art
Have you ever wondered where the name of the continent Europe comes from? Meet Europa, a Phoenician woman who became the inspiration for the name of...
Magda Michalska 17 April 2024
5 Gardens in Art That Make Every Gardener Envious
Doesn’t matter if you have a garden, a balcony, a terrace, or just a window sill on which you keep a small cactus. These gardens in art are like...
Magda Michalska 16 April 2024