Masterpiece Story: Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte
Paris Street; Rainy Day is probably the most known work of French artist Gustave Caillebotte (1848–1894). In this painting, we see a number of...
Zuzanna Stańska 7 September 2025
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Masterpiece Story: Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette is a masterpiece of French Impressionism and a celebration of happiness and...
James W Singer 7 September 2025
The Women Who Changed Photography: Book Review
Established writer of photography Gemma Padley has created an overview of significant women photographers in her newest book, The Women Who Changed...
Mary Margaret Swets 5 September 2025
Saving Vincent—How a Forgotten Artist Became a Legend
American novelist Joan Fernandez explores the fascinating life of Jo Van Gogh Bonger, the sister-in-law who saved Vincent Van Gogh from obscurity. Saving Vincent is published by She Writes Press, 2025.
Candy Bedworth 5 September 2025
Mix & Match: Fashion Photography Meets Contemporary Art
Mix & Match: Fashion Photography Meets Contemporary Art by Nicola Erni and Birgit Filzmaier is one of Phaidon’s newest titles and invites...
Errika Gerakiti 5 September 2025
Art Explained—100 Masterpieces and What They Mean by Susie Hodge, Book Review
Depending on where you stand in the “what makes art” debate, you may think that art just is—it doesn’t need to be explained. But, if...
Ledys Chemin 5 September 2025
A Journey of Light and Color—Read the Story of Matisse in Morocco by Jeff Koehler
Matisse and Morocco. A Journey of Light and Color is a compelling and picturesque biographical novel centering around Henri Matisse’s Moroccan...
Marta Wiktoria Bryll 5 September 2025
Vinnie Ream: Should a Teenage Girl Sculpt Abraham Lincoln?
Vinnie Ream became the first woman to win a US government commission for a statue in 1866—at the age of 18! She created a life-sized figure of...
Kathie Manthorne 4 September 2025
5 Famous Artists and Their Myths
Sometimes, the story that is attached to an artist is as important as their work. Let’s take a look at artists and the myths that are related to...
Noa Weisberg 4 September 2025
Sex Workers in Art History
Although often seen as social outcasts, sex workers can be found in art throughout history and across cultures - let's cruise some images!
Candy Bedworth, 4 September 2025
David Wojnarowicz: Love and Rage in the Time of Cholera
Sex, spirituality, love, and loss – for artist, writer, and activist David Wojnarowicz these were the main subjects of the art he created from the...
Zuzanna Stańska 4 September 2025
Lesbian Love and Sex in Art History (NSFW!)
Lesbian love and sex are rarely seen in classical art history. But if you dig deep enough you will see many examples of artworks from the earliest...
Marija Canjuga 4 September 2025
