Art Forms

Artist Stories

5 Things You Should Know About Anna Boch

Anna Boch was a Belgian painter. Curious about the trends of her time, such as Pointillism, Luminism, and Art Nouveau, she dedicated much of her life...

Tommy Thiange 5 August 2026

Baroque

Peter Paul Rubens in 10 Paintings

A Baroque master and portraitist of the royals, Peter Paul Rubens is probably best known for his often drama-filled religious and mythological...

Anna Ingram 5 August 2026

Surprising Art History

14 Weirdest Paintings by René Magritte

I love to watch people looking at his art for the first time. René Magritte’s art became well-known for a number of witty and thought-provoking...

Zuzanna Stańska 5 August 2026

Symbolism

Léon Spilliaert: Symbolism and Longing in His Art

A literary fan of Edgar Allan Poe with a Symbolist approach to painting, Léon Spilliaert thrives in the disenchantment, emotion, and decadence that...

Yasmin Ozkan 5 August 2026

Ralph McQuarrie concept art. Ralph McQuarrie, Deak Starkiller duels Darth Vader (Laser Duel). 1975. In Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, edited by Brandon Alinger et al., Abrams Books, 2016. Theater & Cinema

The Artist Behind Star Wars—How Ralph McQuarrie Created the Iconic Galaxy

Most people recognize the look of Star Wars instantly. Few, however, know the name of the artist who built it. Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art...

Errika Gerakiti 4 August 2026

North American Art

Eyewitness to Space: The NASA Art Program

Did you know that NASA has quite a unique art collection and that they used to commission artists to document their missions and projects? Let us...

Marta Wiktoria Bryll 4 August 2026

Design

Soviet Space Art: Posters of Propaganda and Progress

Here is a small selection of our favorite Soviet space posters together with some tidbits about the beginnings of the Russian space...

Marta Wiktoria Bryll 4 August 2026

Fashion

Fashion as Manifesto: Uniforms Designed for Imaginary Space Station

Using art to manifest one’s feelings and ideas has always been common among artists and designers. Fashion designer Dilara Fındıkoğlu (commonly...

Merve Parla 4 August 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Rooftops in the Snow by Gustave Caillebotte

You open your eyes to the early morning light filtering through your windows. You instantly feel the cold air of the bedroom as you see your warm...

James W Singer 3 August 2026

Sculpture

Monument to Humanity—The First Sculpture in the World That Exists Through Its Absence

The story of the Monument to Humanity (İnsanlık Anıtı) is about much more than a sculpture. This story shows us how bureaucracy and politics can...

Guest Author 3 August 2026

Art Travels

8 Famous Places You Can See Through the Eyes of Artists

Art and travel share a deeply symbiotic relationship, leading to vibrant portrayals of famous locations around the world. Artworks capture the...

Maya M. Tola 3 August 2026

Contemporary Art

Slinkachu Miniature Street Art in 10 Pieces

There is a particular vertigo in crouching down to look at something the size of a fingernail. Since 2006, Slinkachu has built an entire career...

Errika Gerakiti 3 August 2026