It’s no mystery that artists loved cats. Throughout history, artists have made felines their studio companions and depicted them as they slept,...
Ela Bobek 4 June 2026
A sumptuous new book takes us on a fascinating tour of domestic house cats in art. Taking in over 200 paintings, sculptures, and popular culture images, Cat is a must-read for feline fans!
Candy Bedworth 4 June 2026
Within arts, cats can have a symbolic meaning, and that meaning may vary depending on the period of time. Their nocturnal habits gave them a negative...
Lauren Kraut 4 June 2026
The Ancient Egyptians revered cats of all kinds and honored them in their art. From servals to the mighty lion, cats were seen as powerful forces for...
Sarah Mills 4 June 2026
We’ve all seen those jovial, happy cat figurines in Asian restaurants and shops. Sitting upright with their raised paw, smiling face, and trademark...
Nadine Waldmann 4 June 2026
Throughout history, art has always played an important role in royal propaganda across Europe. Royal families were in a race to employ the best...
Gokce Dyson 3 June 2026
Let’s discuss one of the greatest still-life artists: Rachel Ruysch. Still-life paintings do not draw the crowds at museums. They are often...
James W Singer 3 June 2026
Rachel Ruysch was a Dutch still-life artist renowned for her elaborate and lifelike floral paintings. Her talent earned her a position as a court...
Nikolina Konjevod 3 June 2026
The art produced during the Dutch Golden Age is known for its beautiful genre scenes, landscapes, and still lifes. However, the artists associated...
Lauren Kraut, Nicole Ganbold 2 June 2026
The Danish landscape artist Lili Elvenes (1882-1931), born Einar Wegener and better known as Lili Elbe, and her spouse, the Art Deco portrait artist...
Iolanda Munck 2 June 2026
Homosexuality remains an underrepresented topic in art historical discourse. As a magazine committed to inclusivity, we aim to highlight works and...
Magda Michalska 2 June 2026
One may think that Christian saints have little in common with gay culture, but there is an exception to every rule. If you see a handsome guy in his...
Magda Michalska 2 June 2026
