Why Is She So Hairy? Iconography of Mary Magdalene
Whenever I come across Gothic or early Renaissance representations of Mary Magdalene I always ask myself this question – why is she so hairy? Keep...
Magda Michalska 10 January 2025
Surprising Art History
H. R. Giger: Father of the Alien, Nightmares, and All Things Obscure
H.R. Giger is the pioneer of Fantastic Realism. His artworks are iconic and define the very notion of sci-fi horror. His biomechanical dreamscapes...
Errika Gerakiti 2 January 2025
Punk in Art: Steampunk, Dieselpunk, and Cyberpunk
There are many artistic styles and genres not recognized by the official art world. In some cases, the artists of a certain genre struggle for...
Errika Gerakiti 2 January 2025
Why Did So Many Artists Drink Absinthe?
Curious about the abundance of paintings featuring people indulging in absinthe throughout art history? You’re not alone. As I pondered this,...
Magda Michalska 30 December 2024
Ed Wheeler’s Santa Classics: Santa Claus and Masterpieces
Photographer Ed Wheeler has been dressing up as Santa Claus for years and posing in hilarious compositions. He started over 20 years ago with...
Zuzanna Stańska 6 December 2024
Halloween Special: Horror in Art
Horror isn’t an element only in movies or literature. Artists throughout the time have painted many repulsive and ghastly themes. For example, an...
Errika Gerakiti 31 October 2024
Secrets of Ghost Photography in the 19th Century
Spirit photography, photographs that allegedly show ghosts, have always captured the eye. They are peculiar, bizarre, but above all else horrifying.
Sofia Rodriguez Cuevas 29 October 2024
Watch Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger
The film Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger was created by Danish filmmaker Jorgen Leth, appearing in his art movie 66 Scenes from America which was...
Zuzanna Stańska 23 September 2024
Can You Beat This Beard? Bearded Men in Paintings
According to some fashion experts, beards reached their peak 10 years ago. However, this is not just some seasonal trend. Long, short, trimmed, or...
Magda Michalska 16 September 2024
Wunderkammer – A Universe in Your Closet
How would you feel if you found a mummified crocodile in your best friend’s room? Well, pretty awkward I guess, although I imagine that you’ve...
Magda Michalska 16 September 2024
Cat Obsession Embodied: Check Out These Cat Museums from All Around the World
Cats have been a common sight in different channels of art for a long time. That’s why museums dedicated to feline art are popular stops, proving...
Merve Parla 8 August 2024
Spend Surrealist Summer with Salvador Dalí
Summer is on! If you’re still looking for a beach where you can show your artsy bikini, maybe you’ll be tempted to spend the summer with...
Magda Michalska 22 July 2024
