Belkis Ayón's transgressive art explored a secret all-male religion called the Abakuá in Cuba. She died tragically aged just 32, leaving behind some of the finest print-making of the 20th century.
Candy Bedworth 1 June 2023
Creepy-crawlies: bugs, lizards, and insects. You either love them or hate them. But one place you may have thought they wouldn’t appear is in...
Kristin Urban 31 October 2020
Today is a special date. Exactly 8 years ago, in 2012, everything began for us with the launch of the DailyArt mobile app. It is a very simple app...
Zuzanna Stańska 22 August 2020
The Shiva Linga or Shiva Lingam is a highly regarded and widely recognized icon in the Hindu world. This curious phallic structure has been...
Maya M. Tola 12 August 2020
During the early modern period of European history (ca. 1500-1800), women experienced different freedoms depending on where they lived and the laws...
Rachel Witte 11 August 2020
According to recent news, the President of Turkey has converted Istanbul’s famous Hagia Sophia back into a mosque. His decision is highly...
Alexandra Kiely 23 July 2020
Fête nationale or 14 Juillet are the official names of Bastille Day in France. This national French holiday commemorates the beginning of the French...
Magda Michalska 14 July 2020
Perestroika and reforms of Mikhail Gorbachev affected all spheres of life in Russia. As a result, unofficial artists in Moscow felt the full...
Elizaveta Ermakova 27 June 2020
Persephone the goddess of vegetation was the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Demeter. Wherever she stepped, flowers would appear and all of the...
Zuzanna Stańska 18 April 2020
Easter Holy Week and The Crucifixion The final days of Holy Week are traditionally associated with the trial and execution of Jesus, culminating in...
Jon Kelly 10 April 2020
Mehr-un-Nissa was an influential woman of the Mughal era, well-known for her great beauty, unmatched intelligence, and volatile temper. As a...
Maya M. Tola 4 April 2020
Nihal Chand was an esteemed member of the royal atelier of Kishangarh in the 18th century, under the employ of Crown Prince Sawant Singh. While many...
Maya M. Tola 29 March 2020
