Vasily Vereshchagin—Journey through India
Vasily Vereshchagin was a notable Russian soldier, artist, and writer from the 19th century. He was an outspoken critic of war who reformed the genre...
Maya M. Tola 21 October 2024
Art Movements
Nefertiti as a Beauty Icon
Nefertiti is a beauty icon and one of the most powerful women who has inspired us throughout centuries. Responding to the rhythms of the age, she...
Marina Kochetkova 18 October 2024
Rebecca Horn: Of Body, Transformation, and Machines
Rebecca Horn was a pivotal figure in 20th-century art. In the wake of her recent passing, we explore her life, work, and the lasting impact she had...
Carlotta Mazzoli 17 October 2024
5 Reasons to Take Part in Wrocław Off Gallery Weekend
Wrocław Off Gallery Weekend is a unique event that is organized in Wrocław, Poland on the October 18–20, 2024. It networks and unites various...
Guest Author 16 October 2024
The Best Landscape Paintings to Greet Autumn
Now that summer is officially over, looking through the window in many places is all about rain and clouds. To inspire us with the more beautiful...
Pola Otterstein 15 October 2024
Masterpiece Story: L.H.O.O.Q. by Marcel Duchamp
This masterpiece, L.H.O.O.Q. (La Joconde), is all about codes, reversals, play with conventions, and provocation. In other words, it’s an epitome...
Magda Michalska 13 October 2024
Masterpiece Story: Leonidas at Thermopylae by Jacques-Louis David
Whether you are within an academic environment or at a coffee shop, when the term “Neoclassicism” and its huge influence on the visual arts...
Erol Degirmenci 13 October 2024
10 Facts to Know About Dorothea Tanning
Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012) was a visionary whose work transcended the conventional boundaries of Surrealism and abstraction. In this “top...
Errika Gerakiti 11 October 2024
Mire Lee—Visit New Artwork in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall
From October 9, 2024, London’s Tate Modern will present an exciting new artwork as part of the Hyundai Commission series. Acclaimed contemporary...
Carlotta Mazzoli 10 October 2024
Thawan Duchanee: Paintings Are a Way of Expressing Feelings Without Any Explanation
Thawan Duchanee (1939–2014) was a painter, sculptor, and architect from Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. He is Thailand’s most celebrated...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 10 October 2024
Masterpiece Story: Amor Vincit Omnia by Caravaggio
Virgil’s famous saying amor vincit omnia means “love conquers all.” Famous Baroque painter, Caravaggio, clearly inspired by the famous sentence...
Zuzanna Stańska 8 October 2024
Pontormo: The Neglected Mannerist Painter
Pontormo was a Renaissance painter, admired by both Michelangelo and Raphael. His first apprenticeship was in Leonardo da Vinci's workshop. His work is treasured by The National Gallery and The Uffizi. His luminous work is truly magnificent, so why is he so neglected?
Guest Author 7 October 2024
