Tribute to Yayoi Kusama—The Polka Dot Queen
Yayoi Kusama, one of the world’s most-celebrated contemporary artists, died at the age of 97. “It is with profound sorrow that the passing of...
Katerina Papouliou 27 August 2026
Sculpture
Form Follows Vision: 10 Iconic Designs from the Bauhaus Movement
As modern life demanded new ways of living at the beginning of the 20th century, the Bauhaus responded with radical designs. We explore 10 iconic...
Lisa Scalone 27 August 2026
Athena in Art: The Beautiful Warrior Goddess
Athena, the revered Greek goddess of wisdom, war and the arts, has captivated the imagination of artists for centuries. Her image, from ancient...
Jimena Aullet 24 August 2026
How a Sculpture Ended Up in Court: The Strange Case of Bird in Space by Brâncuși
In 1926, Bird in Space crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Paris to New York City for an exhibition at the Brummer Gallery, curated by one of...
Ruxi Rusu 19 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: Trevi Fountain in Rome
During long, warm summer days, it is hard not to dream about much-needed holidays. With that said I was reminded of my visit to Rome some time ago,...
Nadine Waldmann 16 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: Rape of Proserpina by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Sail into the world of antiquity through the eyes of the Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini. In the Borghese Gallery in Rome, you can find Rape of...
Ana Djoric 16 August 2026
QUIZ: The Nude in Art
Candy Bedworth 15 August 2026
Maria Pinińska-Bereś—The Artist Who Made Pink Feminist
When I think of Maria Pinińska-Bereś her name appears in my head in light-pink hand-written letters embroidered on a white duvet. It is of course...
Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 14 August 2026
Idol of Extremadura—The Mysterious Stone Face That Still Puzzles Archaeologists
The Idol of Extremadura is one of the most outstanding examples of Iberian Chalcolithic art due to its distinctive appearance and the prominent...
Guest Author 13 August 2026
Lee Ufan—The Beauty of Emptiness
Lee Ufan is a Korean-born international artist, whose work is key to the Mono-ha movement. If you have ever been lucky enough to encounter a Lee...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 13 August 2026
Timeless Beauty: Ancient Greek Athletes in Art
The idea of timeless beauty is fascinating. Also, it’s a great concern for lovers of art history. Conceptions of beauty in Western art history...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 13 August 2026
Life, Death, and Beauty: Damien Hirst in 5 Artworks
Damien Hirst is one of the most influential and controversial figures in contemporary art. His work merges natural science and popular culture with...
Carlotta Mazzoli 12 August 2026
