Sofonisba Anguissola: The Life of a Rule-Breaker Painter
During the Italian Renaissance, women artists did not have the same access to artistic education as men. Sofonisba Anguissola, however, was very...
Nina Relf 3 February 2025
During the Italian Renaissance, women artists did not have the same access to artistic education as men. Sofonisba Anguissola, however, was very...
Nina Relf 3 February 2025
As I am a huge bookworm, one day I decided to explore the bookshelves of my family home. Quickly I came across my mother’s shelf devoted to her...
Joanna Kaszubowska 3 February 2025
Let’s talk about the Officer of the Hussars by Kehinde Wiley. Wiley is a Nigerian artist, based in New York, with studios in China and Senegal. He...
Joanna Kaszubowska 2 February 2025
Kara Elizabeth Walker, born in 1969, is an American contemporary artist. She is known as a painter, silhouettist, print-maker, installation artist,...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 2 February 2025
Rococo was the major art movement of the 18th century. Its main characteristics are lightness, decorativeness, and subjects from everyday life of the...
Anastasia Manioudaki 31 January 2025
Before air conditioning, women relied on fans to keep themselves fresh during the summer. The accessory became so popular during the 18th century...
Jimena Escoto 31 January 2025
Elvis Presley’s famous hairstyle was named after her, a French champagne glass is believed to have been modeled after her breast and, according to...
Magda Michalska 31 January 2025
François Boucher (1703–1770) was a French artist well-known for his Rococo-style artworks. His paintigns are synonymous with the blossom of color...
Kateryna Martynova 31 January 2025
Set to reopen on February 2, the MACAAL museum in Marrakech, Morocco is a cultural hub championing African and African diasporic creativity. Here we...
Carlotta Mazzoli 30 January 2025
From Ancient Rome to the Renaissance and Rococo, the timeless appeal of the Apollo and Daphne myth spans centuries of artistic expression. The myth...
Anna Ingram 30 January 2025
The Victorian feminists in 19th-century England paved the way for the women’s movement across the world. The “New Woman,” as she was called,...
Anastasia Manioudaki 30 January 2025
One of my favorite parts of the Halloween season is the scary and cult classic movies shown on repeat all month long. The fact is, we can actually...
Rachel Witte 30 January 2025