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Masterpiece Story: Bridge in the Rain (after Hiroshige) by Vincent van Gogh

In the mid-19th century, Japanese ports were suddenly opened up to international trade, and Europeans went crazy for Japanese culture and art,...

Kelly Hill 24 May 2026

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QUIZ: Do You Know the Museums of London?

Edoardo Cesarino 23 May 2026

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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Mexican Art?

Jimena Aullet 23 May 2026

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QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of the Art Institute of Chicago

Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 23 May 2026

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QUIZ: Guess the Catholic Saint! Part 2

Joanna Kaszubowska 23 May 2026

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QUIZ: Magnificent Muses! Can You Guess the Artists and People Who Inspired Them?

Candy Bedworth 23 May 2026

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Masterpiece Story: The Progress of a Soul by Phoebe Anna Traquair

Luminous and larger than life, The Progress of a Soul by Phoebe Anna Traquair elevated embroidery into the modern era. It also helped put the...

Emily Snow, 22 May 2026

Women Artists

Anni Albers: The Artist Who Transformed Textiles

Anni Albers once referred to textile-making as “rather sissy”. Fortunately she later had a change of heart. From the Bauhaus in Germany...

Emily Snow 22 May 2026

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Marian Henel—Tapestries and Madness

Marian Henel’s tapestries are huge. The largest one measures over 6 m in length and 3 m in width (19 ft. 8 in. by 9 ft. 10 in.). Created in the...

Zuzanna Stańska 22 May 2026

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May Morris: A Remarkable Arts & Crafts Woman

May Morris (1862–1938) once described herself as a “remarkable woman… though none of you seemed to think so.” These words proved painfully...

Emily Snow 22 May 2026

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10 Amazing Paintings by Women You Might Not Know Yet (And You Can Get as Postcards)

Discover this DailyArt postcard set, a unique way to appreciate and share the creativity of women artists throughout history.

Candy Bedworth 21 May 2026

Contemporary Art

In Minor Keys: 10 Must-See Pavilions from the 2026 Venice Biennale

Between jury resignations, protests, and strikes, the recently opened 2026 Venice Biennale has already sparked controversy. The 10 pavilions...

Carlotta Mazzoli 21 May 2026