Roman Floor Mosaics: Stories in Stone and Glass
Floor mosaics are one of the most well-preserved and widespread objects of Roman art. They were found throughout the Roman Empire from Britain to...
Anuradha Sroha 1 December 2025
Art Movements
Masterpiece Story: Gris et Blanc by Natalia Dumitresco
Gris et Blanc is a masterpiece by Natalia Dumitresco that explores the visual complexity of Abstract Expressionism. The work captivates through its...
James W Singer 30 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Summer Street by Grace Hartigan
Grace Hartigan’s Summer Street (1956) is like stepping into a whirlwind of city light and sound. Painted in bold strokes and radiant colors, it...
Lisa Scalone 30 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Tiptoe Through the Tulips by Alma Thomas
The style of Alma Thomas has been compared to Byzantine mosaics and the Pointillism of Georges Seurat. However, it firmly belongs to the Washington...
James W Singer 30 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Salut Tom by Joan Mitchell
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Joan Mitchell’s birth, the perfect occasion to reflect on her extraordinary contributions to Abstract...
Carlotta Mazzoli 30 November 2025
Vincent van Gogh’s Iconic Sunflowers in 5 Facts
Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers are probably among the most famous paintings of all time. The artist loved these yellow flowers and painted them...
Anastasia Manioudaki 26 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Flower Still Life by Jan van Huysum
Flower Still Life by Jan van Huysum is a still-life masterpiece that explores beautiful flowers and delicate butterflies. The painting is part of the...
James W Singer 26 November 2025
Indigenous Australian Art: Traditions from a Fascinating Ancient Past
Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) culture is nowadays considered one of the most ancient in the world. Some historians...
Camilla de Laurentis 25 November 2025
Minnie Pwerle: A Visionary Aboriginal Artist
Minnie Pwerle stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of contemporary art, leaving an enduring legacy through her vibrant and dynamic works. Her art...
Carlotta Mazzoli 25 November 2025
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: Life Is Beautiful
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born on 24 November 1864 in Albi, France. He wanted to be a doctor or a surgeon but due to illness became a painter.
Petra Dragasevic 24 November 2025
Meet Jane Avril—The Great Muse of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Jane Avril was a dancer and star of the Moulin Rouge in the 1890s. Her legend is alive until this day—her semi-fictionalized character was...
Zuzanna Stańska 24 November 2025
