Masterpiece Story: The Dessert by John F. Francis
The Dessert by John F. Francis is a masterpiece of still-life painting. Its colorful and elaborate composition reflects 19th-century American and...
James W Singer 28 May 2026
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Discover the Art of Clara Peeters Through 5 Tasty Still Life Paintings
Lavish banquets, appetizing cakes, savory Dutch cheeses, and colorful fruits elegantly arranged on fine china come to mind when we think of Clara...
Andra Patricia Ritisan 28 May 2026
Meet Asparagus, The King of Vegetables! Not Just for Vegetarians
The season for asparagus is very short as it starts around the 23rd of April (St George’s Day) and lasts only until June. Its special qualities and...
Magda Michalska 28 May 2026
Double, Double Toil and Trouble: Witches in Art and Modern Media
One of my favorite parts of the Halloween season is the scary and cult classic movies shown on repeat all month long. The fact is, we can actually...
Rachel Witte 27 May 2026
Story of Circe According to John William Waterhouse
Circe is one of the fascinating characters in Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey. Due to her complex and unconventional nature, many painters throughout...
Erol Degirmenci 27 May 2026
Masterpiece Story: Dog at Rest by Gerrit Dou
Gerrit Dou’s Dog at Rest is a masterpiece of Dutch genre painting, perfect for both dog enthusiasts and art...
James W Singer 26 May 2026
Jeff Koons and His Balloon Dogs
What do Jeff Koons, Jay-Z, Christie’s, and clowns have in common? Balloon dogs. Koons is a controversial figure in the contemporary art world,...
Zuzanna Stańska 26 May 2026
The Fluffiest Side of Art: Dogs in Art History
Dogs are man’s best friends. And if that man happens to be a painter or a sitter for a painting, their four-legged friends must be included in them...
Magda Michalska, Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 26 May 2026
How Canaletto Rebuilt Post-War Warsaw with His Brush
Can paintings play a role in rebuilding a city? In the case of Warsaw, the answer is a resounding “yes!” Without the meticulous precision...
The Royal Castle in Warsaw 25 May 2026
Did You Know That Henri Matisse Went to Morocco?
The first things that come to one’s mind when one thinks of Henri Matisse are France, Fauvism, raw shapes, and colors. But never Morocco! Why not?...
Yahya Bensouda 25 May 2026
Maria Gvardeitseva: Art as Transformation
In this deep-dive interview we explore the work of contemporary artist Maria Gvardeitseva, who explores exile, identity and belonging through the mediums of performance, sculpture and video.
Candy Bedworth 25 May 2026
Mary Cassatt’s Feminist Mural Which Has Gone Missing
Mary Cassatt was a well-known Impressionist who often illustrated motherhood and traditional female activities in the 19th century. When she was 50,...
Magda Michalska 25 May 2026
