Visit Astonishing Halls of Maps and Globes
Cartography is the production of geographical maps and globes. It has evolved both as a science and as an art. This is why powerful people love...
Camilla de Laurentis 12 February 2024
Art Movements
Masterpiece Story: Ramesses II
The statue of Ramesses II is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian sculpture that proclaims the royal majesty and prowess of Ramesses the...
James W Singer 11 February 2024
Masterpiece Story: Bacchus by Michelangelo
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, known as Michelangelo, is undoubtedly among the world’s most treasured artists. His connection to...
Maya M. Tola 11 February 2024
Masterpiece Story: The Princesses Monument by Johann Gottfried Schadow
An unassuming and charming statue group, The Princesses Monument (Prinzessinnen-Denkmal) or Princesses Group (Prinzessinnengruppe) made by Johann...
Nadine Waldmann 11 February 2024
Ancient Greek Splendour: The Erechtheion Caryatids
I visited Athens, Greece in the summer of 2016. Naturally, a visit to the Acropolis was mandatory, and it was as beautiful and epic as you can...
Nadine Waldmann 9 February 2024
The Ancient Greek Kouros and Kore
Classical Greek statues depicting male and female bodies are iconic and legendary: they set the standards for numerous artists and art movements to...
Nadine Waldmann 9 February 2024
Not All There – The Enigmatic Sculptures of Bruno Catalano
Celebrating Marseille’s designation as the European Capital of Culture in 2013, Bruno Catalano crafted 10 life-size bronze sculptures installed...
Nadine Waldmann 8 February 2024
Maiden or Boy? Androgyny and Misogyny in Symbolist Art
As the 19th century barreled towards the 20th, a profound reevaluation of established gender roles manifested in the confluence of burgeoning...
Martha Teverson 8 February 2024
6 Contemporary African Artists You Should Know
The contemporary art scene is booming in Africa. Artists are getting more attention and recognition, taking part in the most prestigious art fairs...
Natalia Tiberio 8 February 2024
Discover Contemporary African Art with Osei Bonsu
Featuring the groundbreaking works of 50 rising artists, African Art Now: 50 Pioneers Defining African Art for the Twenty-First Century, curated by...
Carlotta Mazzoli 8 February 2024
Medieval Christian Monoliths: The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
The highlands of northern Ethiopia contain eleven fascinating and unique churches. The so-called rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were carved directly...
Alexandra Kiely 8 February 2024
Njideka Akunyili Crosby: Celebrating Multicultural Identity
Through her work, Njideka Akunyili Crosby celebrates her cultural heritage and identity as a Nigerian artist living and working in America. By using...
Nina Relf 8 February 2024
