Lucio Fontana and the Venice You Have Never Known
Even if you haven’t been to Venice, you must be quite familiar with it from millions of picturesque (or picturesque-ish) photos flooding...
Magda Michalska 20 November 2023
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Mariano Fortuny – A Genius From Venice
Yes, the title is a little misleading. Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo was not originally from Venice, as he was born in Granada in 1871, as the son of a...
Magda Michalska 20 November 2023
Masterpiece Story: Perseus Rescuing Andromeda by Cavaliere d’Arpino
The roar of the sea monster blends with the screams of the scared princess! The chained beauty awaits her bloody death as the ugly beast lurches...
James W Singer 19 November 2023
Artists’ Beloved Travel Destinations as Seen Through Their Art
Do you miss the summer months and traveling? Some of us want to experience the beaches; others, mountains or even the desert climate. While they...
Rachel Witte 17 November 2023
On the Road: Best Traveling Paintings
“As you set out for Ithaka, hope your road is a long one,” thus begins Ithaka, the famous poem by C.P. Cavafy. When we travel, we always think...
Anastasia Manioudaki 17 November 2023
Biblical Tale in Threads: The Apocalypse Tapestry
Tapestry, a delicate medium, is perfect for an elusive apocalypse narrative. This narrative becomes substantiated through the Book of Revelation, in...
Anna Ingram 16 November 2023
Salvador Dalí and His Burning Giraffes
The Burning Giraffe is one of Salvador Dalí’s most famous paintings but the motif did not appear only in this one work. Today we will show you all...
Zuzanna Stańska 16 November 2023
Salvador Dalí and His Eccentric World of Advertisements
Salvador Dalí was celebrated not only for his artistic genius but also for his flair in monetizing it. Some might argue that his wife, Gala, had a...
Zuzanna Stańska 16 November 2023
Postwar Modernism in Cinema: Italian Neorealism
World War II ravaged everything in its path. The global economy was ruined, and many cities were completely destroyed, not to mention the number of...
Errika Gerakiti 15 November 2023
Modernism in Brazil: One Week That Has Changed It All
In 1922, Semana de Arte Moderna (The Modern Art Week) was held in Brazil. Marking the official beginning of Modernism in Brazil, the event lasted an...
Vithória Konzen Dill 15 November 2023
All About Cuban Modernism in Five Artworks
Let's find out how Cuban Modernism happened!
Natalia Tiberio 15 November 2023
Appropriation Art: Did You Steal My Work?
What do Duchamp, Warhol, and Koons have in common? That’s right, they were all appropriation artists! Appropriation art is an art form that grew in...
Ruxi Rusu 13 November 2023
