Herstory

Women Artists

Portraying the Unseen: An Introduction to Maryam Şahinyan

Maryam Şahinyan (1911-1996) was a commercial photographer of Armenian descent who worked for half a century, from 1935 to 1985. Born into a...

Iolanda Munck 11 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

Herstory

Betsy Graves Reyneau: Portraitist and Social Justice Warrior

When first unveiled at the Smithsonian in 1944, Betsy Graves Reyneau’s 38 portraits of prominent African Americans were potent weapons in the...

Theodore Carter 9 February 2026

Carrie Mae Weems, Kitchen Table Series: Untitled (Woman and Daughter with Make-up), 1990. Photography

Masterpiece Series: Kitchen Table Series by Carrie Mae Weems

Artist Carrie Mae Weems was born in Portland, Oregon, USA. Now in her seventies, she is still actively working, and is considered one of America’s...

Candy Bedworth 1 February 2026

Erotica

Does My Bum Look Big in This?

Explore the representation of the female body and buttocks in art, celebrating diversity and beauty across history and modern culture.

Candy Bedworth 29 January 2026

Review

How the History of Beauty Made Me Furious and Why—All the Rage by Virginia Nicholson

When did you last read a book that made you angry but still wanted to read on? What is a no-legs woman? Are pockets political? Might tanning be...

Kate Wojtczak 29 January 2026

Erotica

Does My Bum Look Big in This? The Female Body in Art

Explore the representation of the female body and buttocks in art, celebrating diversity and beauty across history and modern culture.

Candy Bedworth 29 January 2026

Review

How to Be a Renaissance Woman?

Visit the homes of women in Renaissance Italy and get up close and personal with their creative beauty practices

Candy Bedworth 29 January 2026

Women Artists

Anne Vallayer-Coster: A Life of Still Life

The still-life genre often seems less interesting than other art forms, so perhaps it is unsurprising that 18th-century French painter Anne...

Catriona Miller 26 January 2026

Pop art

10 Women of Pop Art You Should Know

Pop Art is one of the most iconic movements in history, and its influence continues today. While often dominated by male artists, several women...

Errika Gerakiti 26 January 2026

Herstory

5 Mythological Superheroes Who Could Star in Marvel Movies

Superheroes are nothing new, they were praised throughout antiquity. We present 5 Goddesses who could be the next movie legends!

Candy Bedworth 26 January 2026

Painting

From Victim to Temptress: Salome in Art

For centuries, artists interpreted the biblical story of Salome and turned it into a lasting theme in art. But where did this fascination come from?...

Edoardo Cesarino 22 January 2026