Masterpiece Story: Yaxchilán Lintel 24
Yaxchilán Lintel 24 is an iconic image of Pre-Columbian art. It easily represents the vitality, mystery, and fascination surrounding the Mayan...
James W Singer 29 June 2025
Sculpture
Valentine Schlegel: Sculptor of Organic Abstraction
Sculptor, ceramist, artist, and teacher. Valentine Schlegel (1925–2021) was a headstrong individual with fervent, creative independence who carved...
Marga Patterson 18 June 2025
The Artist and the Eternal City: Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Career in Rome
Can an artist single-handedly impact an entire city? Considering that the city in question is Rome, probably not. But add to the mix an influential...
Joanna Kaszubowska 17 June 2025
The Multi-Sensory Universe of Nick Cave
Nick Cave activates our imaginations with his tangible soundsuit sculptures, soulful dance performances and whimsical installations.
Marga Patterson 16 June 2025
The Boxer at Rest—Defeated Hellenistic Athlete
Coming face-to-face with a piece of art you’ve loved for years is a thrilling, exciting and oftentimes overwhelming experience. Such was the case...
Nadine Waldmann 11 June 2025
There Were Really Hot Guys in Ancient Greece: The Barberini Faun
Drunk, sleeping men are rarely, if ever, beautiful and sexually appealing, but this is not the case with this really sexy faun from ancient Greece.
Marta Loza 11 June 2025
5 Fun Facts About Gargoyles—Quirky Creatures of the Middle Ages and Beyond
Everybody loves gargoyles! I used to think I was alone in this, but I’ve come to learn that’s not at all true. In case any of you don’t know, a...
Alexandra Kiely 2 May 2025
Between Art and Engineering: Kinetic Beasts by Theo Jansen
Theo Jansen, a Dutch contemporary artist, a sculptor, an engineer, and most significantly, a visionary. The universe in his mind along with his...
Caroline Galambosova 8 April 2025
Maurizio Cattelan Laughs at the World Through 5 Works
Maurizio Cattelan’s approach to art does not seem to be serious. Instead, the artist speaks loudly with satirical and penetrative messages behind...
Seoyoung (Alyssa) Kim 1 April 2025
Erwin Wurm: How to See Things in a Different Way
Erwin Wurm is an artist who creates humorous art which is actually either a parody of everyday situations and known objects, or a criticism of our...
Petra Dragasevic 1 April 2025
Identity and Belonging in the Work of Ana Mendieta
Ana Mendieta, the Cuban-American performance artist was an unapologetic feminist who asked profound questions about identity and belonging.
Candy Bedworth 27 March 2025
The Divine Sarah: Sarah Bernhardt, The First Artist Superstar
While we are all familiar with celebrity culture and can recognize all of the Kardashians by their silhouettes, the idea of ‘celebrity’ is not a...
Wendy Gray 21 March 2025
