Masterpiece Story: Tables for Ladies by Edward Hopper
Indeed, when we look at this painting, everything is very Hopper-ish – the circulating sensation of sadness and loneliness, the weariness of...
Zuzanna Stańska, 21 July 2024
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Willem de Kooning in 5 Works: A Look at the Abstract Expressionist Master
Willem de Kooning was a pivotal figure in 20th-century art and a leading force in Abstract Expressionism. His dynamic brushwork, complex...
Carlotta Mazzoli 18 July 2024
Paul Gauguin and His Fruits
Psst, are you in the mood for a sweet treat? Most know Paul Gauguin for his landscapes and the portraits he painted during his time in Tahiti. But...
Ruxi Rusu 18 July 2024
Fast and Yummy: All We Know About Cézanne’s Fruits
Paul Cézanne was widely misunderstood by his contemporaries. This shy man, who was a precursor of Cubism and Fauvism, loved to paint fruit (in art...
Zuzanna Stańska 18 July 2024
Modern Art Inspired Tattoos
We are used to figurative tattoos inspired by classical masterpieces. Have you ever thought about an abstract tattoo though? Here are some that...
Joanna Kaszubowska 16 July 2024
Barbara Kruger: The Radical Voice of American Art
Barbara Kruger stands out as one of the most influential artists of the 21st century. Notably, in 2021, TIME magazine featured her on their 100 Most...
Errika Gerakiti 15 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Our Ancient Gods by Saturnino Herrán
Saturnino Herrán’s Our Ancient Gods is a masterful painting of Mexican Modernism from the early 20th century. It evokes the strength, dignity, and...
James W Singer 14 July 2024
Republic of Austria v. Altmann – Klimt Goes to Court!
Adele Bloch-Bauer was a wealthy socialite from Austria. One day, her husband asked Gustav Klimt to paint her portrait as an anniversary gift. But...
Ruxi Rusu 12 July 2024
Gustav Klimt in the Spotlight: Famous Masterpieces
Have you ever looked upon Gustav Klimt’s portrait of The Lady in Gold and wondered why she was so worshipped? What made the artist immortalize her...
Guest Profile 12 July 2024
The Frank Stella You Thought You Knew
You may know Frank Stella from the brightly colored, shaped canvas paintings in his Protractor series from the late 1960s to early 1970s. However,...
Marva Becker 11 July 2024
Chairs, Neon Lights and Philosophy: The Conceptual Art of Joseph Kosuth
Imagine the following situation: it’s a Sunday and you decide to go and visit a museum. A great idea for an afternoon with family, you’d think.
Rute Ferreira 11 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: The Acapulco Chair
The Acapulco chair, with its unmistakable egg-shaped silhouette and PVC cord weaving, has become synonymous with Mexico’s vibrant culture and...
Lisa Scalone 11 July 2024
