Why Was Matisse Obsessed with Goldfish?
Goldfish here, goldfish there—in a bowl, in a tank, on a table, by the window—goldfish everywhere. As I delved into Henri Matisse’s work, I...
Magda Michalska 19 June 2024
European Art
Travel in the Footsteps of Henri Matisse in Morocco
Until the advent of mass tourism, North Africa’s jewel, Morocco remained a relatively unknown world of sultans, spices and sparse deserts. A number...
Charlotte Stace 19 June 2024
Roberto Ferri: When Contemporary Art Meets Academicism (NSFW)
People often picture contemporary art as a mixed-media practice on current topics set apart from classic styles. However, the art of Roberto Ferri...
Errika Gerakiti 17 June 2024
Giovanni Segantini: The Tragic Life of a Mountain Lover
Giovanni Segantini was an Italian painter with a deep love for mountains and snow. His stunning landscapes capture the serene beauty and majesty of...
Magda Michalska 17 June 2024
Highlights from the Alte Pinakothek in Munich
The Alte Pinakothek is an art museum in Munich, Germany. The name Alte, meaning Old, refers to the time span which the collections cover: the 14th to...
Anastasia Manioudaki 17 June 2024
Masterpiece Story: Madonna and Child with Two Angels by Fra Filippo Lippi
On the surface, Fra Filippo Lippi’s Madonna and Child with Two Angels appears to be another typical Renaissance painting of the Virgin Mary and the...
James W Singer 16 June 2024
Masterpiece Story: Madonna with the Long Neck by Parmigianino
Parmigianino’s Madonna with the Long Neck is a masterpiece of Italian Mannerism that presents an unusual interpretation of traditional depictions...
James W Singer 16 June 2024
The Mysterious Cupid in Johannes Vermeer’s Paintings
Johannes Vermeer is one of European art’s most loved and mysterious painters. Moderately known during his lifetime, completely forgotten after...
Zuzanna Stańska, Sophie Pell 14 June 2024
5 Things You Need to Know About Cupid
Cupid is the ancient Roman god of love and the counterpart to the Greek god Eros. It’s him who inspires us to fall in love, write love songs...
Valeria Kumekina 14 June 2024
Winston Churchill’s Unexpected Hobby
At the age of 40, Winston Churchill faced a very difficult time in his life. After the failed attack at Gallipoli he had ordered during World War I,...
Javier Abel Miguel 13 June 2024
Paul Cézanne and the Card Players
Paul Cézanne painted the theme of Card Players five times. Why is it so important? Critics consider the series to be a cornerstone of...
Zuzanna Stańska 5 June 2024
Father of Modern Art: Paul Cézanne
January 19th marks the birthday of one of the prominent French artists of Post-Impressionism – Paul Cézanne. He is often regarded as the father of...
Valeria Kumekina 5 June 2024
