Anita Steckel: Art, Sex, and Politics
Anita Steckel was a feminist artist of the late 20th century who pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable. Her art and beliefs were...
Errika Gerakiti 9 May 2022
Art Forms
Between Art and Engineering: Kinetic Beasts of Theo Jansen
Theo Jansen, Dutch contemporary artist, a sculptor, an engineer, and most significantly, a visionary. The universe in his mind along with his manual...
Caroline Galambosova 9 May 2022
Synesthesia – The Surprising and Powerful Fusion of Senses in Art
Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which a perception from one sense evokes sensation in another one. In the art world, there are works that...
Camilla de Laurentis 9 May 2022
Painting Parenthood – Children Depicted by Their Mothers
Is it possible to combine art and motherhood? This question never seems to go away. There is no denying that female artists do have a gendered...
Candy Bedworth 8 May 2022
Bringing Up Baby – The Art of Parenting Through the Ages
Childcare can take so many forms. Kids throughout history have been raised by gay dads, lesbian moms, whole villages, singles, and adoptive parents.
Candy Bedworth 8 May 2022
Mothers in Art: Celebration of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day has been celebrated in many cultures since antiquity with varying names and rituals. The modern celebration of Mother’s Day...
Maya M. Tola 8 May 2022
Masterpiece Story: The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck
The Arnolfini Portrait is as enigmatic as it is iconic. Painted by Jan van Eyck in 1434, it spawns a lot of speculation – over half a millennium...
Vithória Konzen Dill 7 May 2022
Royal Portraits: The Art of Image
Shakespeare once wrote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” For monarchs...
Abreeza Thomas 7 May 2022
The History of Amedeo Modigliani’s Portraits
Amedeo Modigliani painted so many portraits of women – especially nude ones – that people began to see him as a reckless playboy, an image that...
Pola Otterstein 7 May 2022
Peek into the Court: Stunning Qajar Portraits
I’m sure you’re well acquainted with European royal portraiture. But have you ever seen portraits of rulers from beyond Europe? We want...
Magda Michalska 7 May 2022
Frida Kahlo: The Suffering Behind Her Paintings
One of the most famous artists of the 20th century was Frida Kahlo. She became an international icon of our age, not only because of her paintings,...
Arianna Richetti 6 May 2022
Masterpiece Story: Our Ancient Gods by Saturnino Herrán
Saturnino Herrán’s Our Ancient Gods is a masterful painting of Mexican Modernism from the early 20th century. It evokes the strength, dignity, and...
James W Singer 6 May 2022
