Joan Eardley: Scottish Passion for People and Places
Her career lasted barely 20 years but Joan Eardley (1921–1963) left behind a huge cache of monumental seascapes and poignant portraits which are...
Candy Bedworth 18 June 2025
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Carlo Scarpa: The Modern Son of Venice
When you think of Venice you probably first see Piazza San Marco in your mind’s eye. Then some canals and gondolas, or maybe the other way around.
Joanna Kaszubowska 17 June 2025
Yoshitomo Nara’s Playful Art in London
A major retrospective at London’s Hayward Gallery invites visitors into the quietly unsettling world of Yoshitomo Nara—the first UK solo show at...
Ania Kaczynska 16 June 2025
The Practical Side of Modernism—Aino Aalto
Aino Marsio-Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. She was also the wife of Alvar Aalto, which might be why you haven’t heard about her. The...
Joanna Kaszubowska 12 June 2025
Marion Mahony Griffin: No Apology in the World of Men
The name Marion Mahony Griffin (1871–1961) may not ring any immediate bells for you, but she was responsible for creating the unique look and feel...
Joanna Kaszubowska 12 June 2025
Masterpiece Story: Ocean Breezes by Edward Henry Potthast
This seems to be the perfect painting depicting a nice memory of a summer vacation. It is titled Ocean Breezes and was painted by Edward Henry...
Alexandra Kiely 8 June 2025
Queen of Chicago: American Surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie
Gertrude Abercrombie’s barren landscapes, cats, female figures in long dresses, and other repeated imagery built a complex body of haunting...
Theodore Carter 5 June 2025
What Is Queer Art? A Short Introduction
The complexity and significance of queer art cannot be fully encapsulated within a single article. Its exploration permeates college courses, public...
Rachel Witte 2 June 2025
The Magical World of Maxfield Parrish in 10 Artworks
Maxfield Parrish was an influential American artist and illustrator known for whimsical mythological scenes and vibrant colors in his artworks.
Katerina Papouliou 29 May 2025
Rothko’s Early Paintings That Will Surprise You
There is no doubt that when we think of Mark Rothko, we picture his large, abstract canvases with representations of human feelings and drama. He...
Zuzanna Stańska 29 May 2025
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 29 May 2025
Immerse Yourself in the Magical World of Maria Anto
Maria Anto (Maria Czarnecka) was a late 20th-century Polish painter. She created a series of paintings in the magical realism genre, depicting...
Pola Otterstein 26 May 2025
