The Majestic Art of Alexander McQueen
A “champagne supernova”, as Maureen Callahan calls him in her book, Alexander McQueen, was a pioneer of 1990s fashion. Along with Marc Jacobs, he...
Errika Gerakiti 1 December 2025
Contemporary Art
Five Key Women in Contemporary Interior Design
Introducing the pioneers of contemporary interior design: these five remarkable women have revolutionized our perception of living, working, and...
Joanna Kaszubowska 1 December 2025
Masterpiece Story: Untitled (1959) by Mark Rothko
Untitled by Mark Rothko was created midway through his Color Field period, which began in 1950. Through his painstaking process, viewers can...
Seoyoung (Alyssa) Kim 30 November 2025
Tar Beach: Faith Ringgold’s Journey from Story Quilts to Picture Books
With the publication of Tar Beach in 1991, Faith Ringgold launched her career as a picture book author and illustrator. Her interest in picture books...
Guest Author 27 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
Wayne Thiebaud: An American Still Life at the Courtauld Gallery in London
The Courtauld Gallery is an understated gem at the heart of London. By London standards, it is quite a small gallery. Yet every room packs a...
Edoardo Cesarino 20 November 2025
Emma Amos: The Story of Postmodernist African-American Artist
Emma Amos (1937–2020) was a postmodernist artist whose thought-provoking works have left an indelible mark on the art world. Amos emerged as a...
Arianna Richetti 17 November 2025
Women Creating Safe Spaces Through Art: 5 Female Artists Leading the Way
In a world where social and gender inequality shape daily life, many female artists are transforming their creative practices into spaces of healing,...
Celia Leiva Otto 13 November 2025
Between Fiber and Color: The Art of Sheila Hicks
Celebrated as one of the biggest names in textile art, Sheila Hicks has a long history of studying ancient techniques and cultures. She has traveled...
Natalia Tiberio 10 November 2025
Fabrics of Power and Sensation: An Introduction to Basil Kincaid
Basil Kincaid (b. 1986) is an American contemporary artist. His multimedia work showcases the potential of repurposed materials while reflecting on...
Iolanda Munck 10 November 2025
The Polka Dot Queen: Yayoi Kusama Through 10 Artworks
Yayoi Kusama, often referred to as the Queen of Polka Dots, is a pioneering feminist artist, sculptor, performer, and much more—all embodied in one...
Katerina Papouliou 6 November 2025
Powerful or Problematic? Robert Mapplethorpe’s Photographs
Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe shocked the world with his images of bondage, gay sex, female bodybuilders and naked black men. Technically brilliant or politically problematic, what do you think?
Candy Bedworth, Guest Author 4 November 2025
