Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art

Damien Hirst’s Butterflies: From Tea Trays to Mandalas

Damien Hirst—a prominent Young British Artist (YBA) and now a billionaire—creates sculptures, paintings, and drawings. In all of these forms, his...

Isla Phillips-Ewen 16 January 2026

Contemporary Art

Formaldehyde and Found Objects: An Introduction to the Young British Artists

The name Young British Artists was coined in the early 1990s to describe a loose group of British artists who shared a similar attitude to...

Magda Michalska 16 January 2026

Bizarre

The Story of Damien Hirst’s Famous Shark

This shark is considered the iconic work of British art from the 1990s and has become a symbol of Britart worldwide. It was funded by Charles Saatchi...

Zuzanna Stańska 16 January 2026

Tatsuya Tanaka, Spoon Pool, 2024, MINIATURE CALENDAR Asian Art

10 Miniature Sculptures by Tatsuya Tanaka to Brighten Your Day

Japanese miniature craftsmanship has been evolving for the past couple of centuries. Their love for scaled-down everyday objects gained the interest...

Sandra Juszczyk 9 January 2026

Review

Beyond Surrealism: Establishing a Dialogue Throughout History

More than a historical avant-garde, Surrealism continues to function as a living language, one capable of addressing uncertainty, desire, and...

Carlotta Mazzoli 5 January 2026

Contemporary Art

5 Ultracontemporary Artists Redefining the Korean Art Landscape

The dynamic South Korean art scene is quickly becoming one of the most prominent globally, blending rich traditions with cutting-edge innovation. And...

Carlotta Mazzoli 5 January 2026

Artist Stories

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 5 January 2026

Christmas in Pop Art. Robert Xavier Burden, Rudolf Reliquary, c. 2020. Oil on panel with built-in shadowbox containing the skull of Rudolph. Heron Arts. Pop art

Christmas in Pop Art: Celebrating Icons and Festivity

Christmas overflows with iconic imagery—Santa Claus, Rudolph, snowmen, candy canes, presents, and sparkling ornaments. These vibrant visuals...

Errika Gerakiti 23 December 2025

The Carters (Beyoncé and Jay-Z) in front of Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa, 1503-1519, Louvre, Paris, France Music

All Louvre Masterpieces from Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s APES**T Video Explained

The famous music video shows Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the Louvre Museum in Paris. There are shots of them standing in front of the Mona Lisa wearing...

Zuzanna Stańska 22 December 2025

Jean-Michel Basquiat at an exhibition of his work in 1988, Vrej Baghoomian Gallery, New York, NY, USA. Photograph vt Julio Donoso via The Guardian. Artist Stories

Like a Flame—Jean-Michel Basquiat in 5 Paintings

He started out a couch-surfing throwaway. One day, a painting of his would sell for the highest price ever for an American artist at a public...

Helen Jeffery 22 December 2025

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Season’s Greetings by Banksy

What if a children’s game turned into a frightening nightmare? And what would you think if the cause was… you? In Port Talbot, UK, Banksy created...

Camilla de Laurentis 21 December 2025

Contemporary Art

5 Unconventional Materials in Contemporary Art

Contemporary sculpture long ago broke free from classical forms and traditional aesthetics. More and more often, artists choose nondurable,...

Zacheta 18 December 2025