#20th century

Emil Nolde, Still Life. Watercolor on paper. Alan Klinkhoff Gallery. Artist Stories

Emil Nolde: The Colors of a Controversial Artist

Emil Nolde, German-Danish painter and printmaker, was a pioneering figure in Expressionism who shaped the movement and inspired countless other...

Errika Gerakiti, 21 October 2024

Quiz

QUIZ: Feminist Art (That Changed the Art World)

Ania Kaczynska 19 October 2024

Quiz

QUIZ: Contemporary Art Masterpieces

Carlotta Mazzoli 19 October 2024

Contemporary Art

Rebecca Horn: Of Body, Transformation, and Machines

Rebecca Horn was a pivotal figure in 20th-century art. In the wake of her recent passing, we explore her life, work, and the lasting impact she had...

Carlotta Mazzoli 17 October 2024

Impressionism

Childe Hassam in 10 Paintings: Discover the American Impressionist

Frederick Childe Hassam (1859–1935) was an American Impressionist known for his city scenes from Boston, New York, and Paris. He was extremely...

Jimena Escoto 17 October 2024

Masterpiece Stories

Edvard Munch’s Vampire: A Scary Femme Fatale or a Tender Lover?

Like The Scream or Madonna, Vampire is one of Edvard Munch’s most famous artworks. But what if we view it as something more than a folklore...

Guest Profile 14 October 2024

Contemporary Art

Norval Morrisseau, The Picasso of the North

The Picasso of the North, as he was known throughout Europe; Copper Thunderbird, as he was known in the Anishinaabe region of Canada. Whatever...

Adam Oestreich 14 October 2024

Women Artists

Minnie Pwerle: A Visionary Aboriginal Artist

Minnie Pwerle stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of contemporary art, leaving an enduring legacy through her vibrant and dynamic works. Her art...

Carlotta Mazzoli 14 October 2024

Artist Stories

Max Ernst and Birds: A Relationship Explained Through Paintings

Max Ernst (1891–1976) was a prolific German avant-garde artist. He was a pioneer in the early 20th-century movements of Dada and Surrealism and...

Anastasia Tsaleza 14 October 2024

Painting

Nose Art—The Most Unique Art by Pilots During WWII

Ever since men first went to war in airplanes, they have felt the need to decorate their machines with unofficial, often banned and personal...

Caroline Galambosova 14 October 2024

Women Artists

10 Facts to Know About Dorothea Tanning

Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012) was a visionary whose work transcended the conventional boundaries of Surrealism and abstraction. In this “top...

Errika Gerakiti 11 October 2024

Remedios Varo, An unexpected visit, 1958. Women Artists

Remedios Varo: Spanish Painter of Magic

Remedios Varo (1908-1963) was a 20th-century Surrealist painter. Born in Spain, she was forced to move to France and Mexico to escape the Spanish...

Jimena Escoto 11 October 2024