20th century Archives

Art as Resistance: Antonio Berni and the Voices of Marginalized Argentina

Antonio Berni, a pivotal figure in Argentinian art, masterfully blended diverse styles to spotlight social injustices. From his early Surrealist...

Kacper Grass 22 May 2025

Dance

Modernity in Motion: Bauhaus’ Triadic Ballet

Bauhaus is widely known for its iconic designs and contributions to the art world. What is less known is that their concepts could be applied to...

Nadine Waldmann 21 May 2025

Dance

A Meringue Ballerina: Anna Pavlova in Paintings

Anna Pavlova, a Russian ballerina, was highly independent for her times. She formed her own company and choreographed her own performances. She toured the world for twenty years and introduced ballet to other parts of the world. Pavlova was so famous that she was honored with a dessert named after her, it is called the Pavlova cake!

Anuradha Sroha 21 May 2025

Erotica

Amedeo Modigliani and His Nude Series

Amedeo Modigliani has always been one of my favorite portraitists because of his delicate lines with which he masterfully rendered the deepest depths...

Magda Michalska 20 May 2025

Erotica

Tom of Finland: Embracing Eroticism and Queer Desire

Meet Tom of Finland, the artist that inspired the looks of Freddie Mercury, Rob Halford and the Village People. He was friends with Robert...

Joanna Kaszubowska 20 May 2025

North American Art

Chiura Obata: Alien Enemy and Great American Painter

Chiura Obata applied Japanese training and technique to picturesque California landscapes with stunning results. Interned during World War II because...

Theodore Carter 19 May 2025

Architecture

Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell as a Prototype for the Theme Park

With the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Walt Disney introduced visitors to an amusement park where the attractions and features are clustered around...

Guest Author 19 May 2025