Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen: Staff Picks
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is located in the heart of Rotterdam, a Dutch city well known for its bold, modern architecture and seafaring history.
Ania Kaczynska 23 January 2023
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The Tiny Big World of Kamal al-din Bihzad – A Persian Miniature Painter
Here we want to present you with the story of Kamal al-din Bihzad, a renowned Persian miniature painter and head of the royal ateliers in Herat and...
Magda Michalska 23 January 2023
Practical, Erotic and Magical: The Miniature World of Netsuke
Originating in 17th-century Japan during the Edo Period, Netsuke (pronounced nets-keh) are toggles that attach pouches to the traditional robes,...
Nadine Waldmann 22 January 2023
The Unbelievable Story of Killer Rabbits in Medieval Manuscripts
If you’ve ever watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you probably remember the scene when the vicious killer bunny (which, as we remember,...
Zuzanna Stańska 22 January 2023
Ice Skaters in Painting
Some time ago I went to the ice rink and I realized again how fun it is to glide and feel light (or very heavy when you fall). So I thought it would...
Magda Michalska 21 January 2023
Skiing in Art History
Artists have long captured the magic of snow. During the 19th century, when winter sports like skiing, skating, and sledding became more popular in...
Louisa Mahoney 21 January 2023
Ice Skating Artwork – A Visual Journey on Ice
Ice skating is a beloved winter activity and I’ve been an avid participant (all year round) since I was a little girl. As such, I really enjoy...
Alexandra Kiely 21 January 2023
Edward Hopper’s Drawings Will Blow Your Mind
Edward Hopper observed the fleeting moments of life for more than a half-century. His paintings became legendary – their simple realism holds...
Zuzanna Stańska 20 January 2023
Summer Interior and Edward Hopper’s Women – Learning the Ropes of Romance
In Summer Interior, we see a solitary woman at the center of an unknown crisis. Edward Hopper‘s women appear frequently within his oeuvre —...
Tony Heathfield 20 January 2023
The Unknown Illustrations by Edward Hopper
If you’ve seen the painting titled Nighthawks, chances are you are slightly familiar with the work of 20th-century American Realist artist,...
Rachel Witte 20 January 2023
Masterpiece Story: Sea Watchers by Edward Hopper
The time has come for young children to trade in play clothes for school clothes, tugging parents along in the quest for a routine. Meanwhile, all...
Abreeza Thomas 20 January 2023
Siah Armajani – An Iranian Installation Artist
It’s high time to learn more about Iran and its contemporary artists. Meet Siah Armajani (1939–2020). His works are known across the United...
Magda Michalska 19 January 2023
