Alexandra Exter: Multi-Talented Cubo-Futurist in Paris
Alexandra Exter was a painter and designer of the Russian and Ukrainian avant-garde. Her work isn’t limited to just one genre or movement. She was...
Errika Gerakiti 31 March 2025
Fashion
Masterpiece Story: Portrait of Elizabeth I
The portrait of Elizabeth I is attributed to the workshop of Nicholas Hilliard and showcases the queen in her sixties. Similar to other images of...
Anna Ingram 24 March 2025
Vivienne Westwood: An Activist and Punk’s Fashion Queen
Vivienne Westwood needs no introduction: she was a prolific fashion designer who gained fame by making punk designs before it was cool and by...
Errika Gerakiti 13 March 2025
Rococo Fans: Craft, Art, and Hidden Messages
Before air conditioning, women relied on fans to keep themselves fresh during the summer. The accessory became so popular during the 18th century...
Jimena Escoto 31 January 2025
Book Review: Beyond Vanity, The History and Power of Hairdressing by Elizabeth L. Block
Elizabeth L. Block, an art historian and Senior Editor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, presents her latest work, Beyond Vanity: The...
Errika Gerakiti 10 January 2025
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 January 2025
Thierry Mugler’s Art of Fashion: Avant-Garde and Iconic
Thierry Mugler’s art redefined the boundaries of fashion, blending creativity, drama, and innovation. His bold silhouettes and futuristic...
Errika Gerakiti 30 December 2024
Wearing the Message: Changing the World One Outfit at a Time
From the original silk banners worn by the Suffragettes, through to slogan T-shirts, we often quite literally wear our protest message. This...
Candy Bedworth 30 December 2024
10 Awesome Pairs of Shoes from the Victoria & Albert Museum
Victoria & Albert Museum in London is a hoarder’s dream. They have unrivaled collections of everything you can think of, one of them being...
Joanna Kaszubowska 30 December 2024
Lady Dada? Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven and the Revolution of Conceptual Art
When Doja Cat sparkled in 30,000 crimson Swarovski crystals at Paris Fashion Week, the American rapper walked down the red carpet literally a statue...
Kero Fichter 3 December 2024
Need An Artsy Halloween Costume Inspiration?
Halloween’s coming! Have you got a costume already? Do you want to emphasize your passion for art but are bored with the usual Frida Kahlo unibrow?...
Magda Michalska 25 October 2024
10 Beautiful Kimonos from the Victoria & Albert Museum Collection
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is one of the leading museums focusing on art and design. It’s special to me due to the vast range of its...
Joanna Kaszubowska 23 September 2024
