Vile Bodies? Anatomy in Art
Are you ready to journey into the fascinating world of anatomical art? Read on, as we reveal flesh and blood art through the...
Candy Bedworth 10 February 2023
Art Forms
Plakatstil in the 20th Century: Modern Poster Design from Germany
By the beginning of the 20th century, young designers had moved on from the intricate forms of Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts. The first golden age...
Wen Gu 9 February 2023
Cameo Carving: The Art of Transforming Shell and Stone
Cameo carving has existed since long before ancient times. These cherished treasures were often made of hardstone, seashells or coral. Historically,...
Marga Patterson 9 February 2023
Natural Shine – Nature Inspired Jewelry from the V&A Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has a fantastic collection of jewelry. This time we will take a look at pieces inspired by natural forms.
Joanna Kaszubowska 9 February 2023
Masterpiece Story: The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli
What a horror spectacle! Some dark, irrational forces must be at play here. Henry Fuseli painted The Nightmare in 1781. It is probably his most...
Ruxi Rusu 7 February 2023
Henry Fuseli and His Fantasy World
Henry Fuseli was a master of Romantic imagination. He was one of those artists who shaped our view of the epoch—or, to be more precise, he defined...
Zuzanna Stańska 7 February 2023
The Unknown Visual Art of Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath was one of the most important feminist literary icons of the 20th century. Before she became a writer, though, she wanted to be an...
Emily Snow 6 February 2023
Explore the Unknown World of Klimt’s Landscapes
When you think of Gustav Klimt, what is the first thing that comes to mind? If you are like most people, you probably thought of his portraits. You...
Alexandra Kiely 6 February 2023
The Fabulous Sculpture and Mysterious Life of Edmonia Lewis
Edmonia Lewis (c. 1844-1907) was quite a force of nature. She was an African American and Native American woman who became an...
Alexandra Kiely 5 February 2023
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 February 2023
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 February 2023
Masterpiece Story: At the Moulin Rouge, The Dance by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Tonight the Moulin Rouge is bursting at the seams. Men in dark coats and distinguished women dance and converse on the buzzing floor. Each has a...
Ruxi Rusu 3 February 2023
