Art Movements

Mannerism

4 Seasons You Haven’t Seen Before—Arcimboldo’s Astonishing Portraits

Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s paintings of the four seasons have been astonishing audiences from the 16th century up to this day. Even though allegorical...

Anastasia Manioudaki 5 June 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: A View of Salisbury from Harnham by John Constable

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth, Salisbury Museum is exhibiting a rarely seen A View of Salisbury from Harnham, on...

Catriona Miller 4 June 2026

Media Partnership

Where Art Meets Philanthropy: 14 Must-See Works from TOP CHARITY Art 2026

Every year, a handful of exhibitions manage to bring together works that would rarely be seen in the same room. TOP CHARITY Art 2026 is one of them,...

Zuzanna Stańska 4 June 2026

Cats

The Sacred Cats of Ancient Egypt

The Ancient Egyptians revered cats of all kinds and honored them in their art. From servals to the mighty lion, cats were seen as powerful forces for...

Sarah Mills 4 June 2026

Baroque

Dutch Still Life Explained in 6 Famous Painters

In the art world, it is commonly agreed upon that still life painting as a genre rose in the Netherlands in the last quarter of the 16th century. The...

Irina Diana Calu 3 June 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Vase with Flowers by Rachel Ruysch

Let’s discuss one of the greatest still-life artists: Rachel Ruysch. Still-life paintings do not draw the crowds at museums. They are often...

James W Singer 3 June 2026

Women Artists

Rachel Ruysch in 5 Paintings

Rachel Ruysch was a Dutch still-life artist renowned for her elaborate and lifelike floral paintings. Her talent earned her a position as a court...

Nikolina Konjevod 3 June 2026

Vanitas painting with dark background. On the table are flowers, a scalloped dish filled with almonds, dates, and raisins, and pretzels on a pewter dish. There is also a pewter urn, a gold goblet, and wine glass filled with a red liquid. Women Artists

10 Women of the Dutch Golden Age

The art produced during the Dutch Golden Age is known for its beautiful genre scenes, landscapes, and still lifes. However, the artists associated...

Lauren Kraut, Nicole Ganbold 2 June 2026

Artist Stories

Painting a Woman: The Story of Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener Through Their Art

The Danish landscape artist Lili Elvenes (1882-1931), born Einar Wegener and better known as Lili Elbe, and her spouse, the Art Deco portrait artist...

Iolanda Munck 2 June 2026

Pop art

Andy Warhol in 10 Artworks: A Pride Month Look at Pop Art’s Queer Icon

For anyone still asking for receipts on Andy Warhol’s influence, Shot Sage Blue Marilyn came with a $195-million one. In May of 2022,...

MJ Rivera 2 June 2026

Pop art

Keith Haring in 5 Artworks

With his bold, energetic style, Keith Haring went from drawing in public spaces to becoming a household name of international exhibitions. But Haring...

Nikolina Konjevod 1 June 2026

Egon Schiele paintings. Egon Schiele, Portrait of Wally Neuzil, 1912. Leopold Museum, Vienna, Austria. Expressionism

10 Egon Schiele Paintings That Defined a Life and a Movement

Egon Schiele lived for 28 years and painted as though he knew exactly how many years he had. Few bodies of work in modern art carry the biographical...

Errika Gerakiti 1 June 2026