Wyndham Lewis: Life, Art, War
“Vorticism, in fact, was what I, personally, did and said at a certain period”. These are the words of the 20th century’s most...
Wendy Gray 2 July 2022
Art Forms
Before Boccioni Turned Futurist
Very few artists developed their styles early in their careers. Most of them searched for new means of expression their entire lives, often making...
Magda Michalska 2 July 2022
How Italian Futurism Influenced Fashion
During the 20th century Italian Futurist artists, thinkers, and like-minded creators such as Balla, Depero, or Thayaht paid attention to fashion.
Caroline Galambosova 2 July 2022
Gian Gastone de’ Medici: The Forgotten Queer Legacy of the Last Medici
The Medici Family. For most, these three words conjure up images of Cosimo de’ Medici, Lorenzo de’ Medici, or the many artists and artworks...
Guest Profile 30 June 2022
Masterpiece Story: Muisca Raft
The Muisca Raft is a masterpiece of Pre-Columbian art. It was created by the Muisca people who lived in a region of today’s Colombia. Muisca...
James W Singer 30 June 2022
Seven Luminist Seascapes to Make You Want a Beach Vacation
It’s finally summer, and that means it’s time to visit the beach! But if a trip to the lake or the ocean isn’t on your schedule,...
Alexandra Kiely 30 June 2022
Five Ways to Enjoy Your Vacation Time, Inspired by Art History
The first half of the year ended. It is always interesting to breathe, take stock of what we have done so far, and prepare for the second semester.
Rute Ferreira 30 June 2022
12 Art Books for Your Summer Holidays
Summer is finally here, and if you are looking for some vacation reading to accompany you while you laze by the pool of your villa or soak up the sun...
Charlotte Stace 30 June 2022
David Wojnarowicz: Love and Rage in the Time of Cholera
Sex, spirituality, love, and loss – for artist, writer, and activist David Wojnarowicz these were the main subjects of the art he created from the...
Zuzanna Stańska 29 June 2022
Masterpiece Story: The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault
Théodore Géricault completed The Raft of the Medusa when he was 27, and the work has become an icon of French Romanticism. It is a direct precursor...
Clinton Pittman 27 June 2022
Harry Potter and the Lady of the Unicorn Tapestries
The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries were made towards the end of the 15th century and are one of the most well-known sets of medieval tapestries. You...
Anna Ingram 27 June 2022
Georgia O’Keeffe in Hawaii – Voyage for Pineapples and Artistic Freedom
Georgia O’Keeffe traveled to Hawaii for three months in 1939, leaving on January and returning in April. She was not on vacation, even though she...
Howard Schwartz 27 June 2022
