Anita Steckel: Art, Sex, and Politics
Anita Steckel was a feminist artist of the late 20th century who pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable. Her art and beliefs were...
Errika Gerakiti 25 June 2026
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The Enigmatic Universe of Anish Kapoor in 5 Artworks
With his recognizable style and enigmatic works, Anish Kapoor is one of the most prolific and influential artists of the 21st century. These 5 iconic...
Carlotta Mazzoli 25 June 2026
Attention, Dangerous Art! How Art Can Hurt You
Every once in a while, an accident involving an artwork happens. Usually, it is the artwork that ends up damaged, but sometimes it is the audience...
Joanna Kaszubowska 25 June 2026
Whistler in 10 Works: The Poetry of Sight
James Abbott McNeill Whistler can sometimes appear as insubstantial and vague as one of his Nocturnes. He flits across the late 19th-century art...
Catriona Miller 25 June 2026
A Visit to Anish Kapoor’s Studio
Anish Kapoor is one of the most prolific and influential sculptors of his generation. He is best known for his public installations which combine...
Zuzanna Stańska 25 June 2026
Here Comes the Sun… Sunrises for Hope in Art
What elements of nature bring us hope? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is sunrises. Seeing a sunrise is a magical moment. A moment which...
Magda Michalska 24 June 2026
Midsummer—An Old Pagan Tradition in Scandinavian Art
The summer solstice in June is celebrated throughout several cultures. The Scandinavian culture is no exception to that. Initially tied to pagan...
Merve Parla 24 June 2026
Alma López: Crossing the Borders of Identity, Sexuality, and Religion
Alma López (born 1966) is a queer Chicana artist, social activist, and lecturer for Chicana/o Studies at the University of California. Her main...
Iolanda Munck 23 June 2026
Through the Lens of Activism: Zanele Muholi in 5 Photographs
Zanele Muholi is not only one of South Africa’s most celebrated contemporary artists but also a leading voice in the global conversation around...
Carlotta Mazzoli 23 June 2026
Photographer Nan Goldin: Tender Truth Teller
Nan Goldin is an American photographer. She is just as famous for her art as she is for social activism, particularly around gay and transgender...
Candy Bedworth 23 June 2026
Marsden Hartley: An Overlooked Modernist
Marsden Hartley was a ground-breaking modernist, ostracized from the art world at the height of his career. Today he remains sidelined as a...
Louisa Mahoney 23 June 2026
Glamourous and Emancipated Women of Gerda Wegener
Today Gerda Wegener is best known for feminist art and portrayal of lesbianism. She was also married to Einar Wegener, who after the sex reassignment...
Kelly Hill 23 June 2026
