Surrealism

James Ensor, Masks Confronting Death, 1888, Museum of Modern Art, New York, United States of America Expressionism

James Ensor: What the Mask Hides

Do you know who James Ensor was? James Ensor (1860-1949) was a scandalous, rebellious, and revolutionary Belgian painter with a style that could be...

Andra Patricia Ritisan 18 February 2026

Surrealism

Masterpiece Story: The Lovers by René Magritte

You must have already encountered René Magritte’s series of paintings on lovers marked by his unmistakable surreal style and renowned wit.

Zuzanna Stańska 15 February 2026

Review

The Other Side: Women, Art And Spirituality

The Other Side: A Story of Women in Art and the Spirit World, written by Jennifer Higgie, is a deep-dive into the world of extraordinary artists...

Candy Bedworth 10 February 2026

Surrealism

The Surrealistic World of Dora Maar

The name Dora Maar reminds most people of Pablo Picasso. But apart from being his muse and lover, she was first and foremost an ambitious and...

Michel Rutten 6 February 2026

Varian Fry at his desk. RBML. Surrealism

The Artist Schindler’s List: How Varian Fry Rescued Artists from Burning Europe

At the outbreak of World War II, Varian Fry, a US journalist, volunteered to travel to Marseille to assist in the repatriation of Europe’s...

Javier Abel Miguel 4 February 2026

Photograph showing a room with a sofa in a shape of lips among other furniture. Surrealism

Inside the Bizarre Surrealist House of Edward James

Edward James saw himself as more than just a patron of Surrealism—he considered himself intimately connected with the movement and the ideas it...

Nikolina Konjevod 28 January 2026

Adolf Hitler and the Minister of Propaganda, Joseph Goebbels, visit the Degenerate Art exhibition on July 16, 1937. Photo: Bundesarchiv. History

The Degenerate Art Exhibition: How the Nazis Tried to Destroy Modern Art

In 1937, the Nazi regime organized an exhibition in Munich that marked one of the darkest chapters in art history: the Entartete Kunst (Degenerate...

Javier Abel Miguel 22 January 2026

Women Artists

5 Frida Kahlo Self-Portraits You Need to See

Frida Kahlo’s modern persona evokes images of beautiful flowers, elaborate dresses, and the artist’s famous unibrow. However, her work is much...

Theodore Carter 21 January 2026

Surrealism

10 Most Famous Rayographs by Man Ray

Man Ray is one of the most famous artists of the 20th century! Here, I would like to pay tribute to his rayographs and the inspirations he drew from...

Errika Gerakiti 8 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

Salvador Dalí, The Elephants, 1948. Singulart. Surrealism

Salvador Dalí Artworks Through Time: A Look at 10 Iconic Pieces

Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) is celebrated as one of the most imaginative and influential artists of the 20th century. His unique vision extended...

Errika Gerakiti 1 January 2026

Surrealism

Zdzisław Beksiński in 10 Paintings

Zdzisław Beksiński, a visionary Polish artist, blazed an unconventional path in the world of art, leaving an indelible mark through his distinctive...

Lisa Scalone 29 December 2025