Frida Kahlo and the Symbolism in Her Art
Frida Kahlo—a female surrealist to some, and a pioneer of her own artistic expression. Her first European exhibition, championed by André Breton,...
Emre Kagitci 15 June 2026
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Why Is St Sebastian a Gay Icon?
One may think that Christian saints have little in common with gay culture, but there is an exception to every rule. If you see a handsome guy in his...
Magda Michalska 2 June 2026
A Peek Into the Masters’ Workshops: How Artists Worked in the Italian Renaissance
The illustrious Renaissance masters and their celebrated artworks have lesser-known stories behind them. The Renaissance art world abounded in tales...
Guest Author 9 October 2025
Fooling the Eye: Illusionistic Games in Andrea Mantegna’s Bridal Chamber
A masterpiece of the early Italian Renaissance, Andrea Mantegna’s Bridal Chamber has been described as the most beautiful room in the world.
Natalia Iacobelli 7 August 2025
Pillow Talk Stories: The Comfiest Beds in Paintings
When you think about it, most of the events throughout our lives take place in beds. From birth to death, beds are imbued with the ultimate...
Maia Heguiaphal 21 July 2025
Contrapposto 101 – It’s All in the Pose
If you are taking an introductory art history course in school this semester, you’ll soon be talking a lot about contrapposto. I remember hearing...
Alexandra Kiely 13 September 2024
Trompe L’oeil: How Artists Deceived Our Eyes Throughout the Ages
Without knowing, you have more than likely seen an example or two of trompe l’oeil in art. It is a term that encompasses many art forms in its...
Rachel Witte 13 April 2023
Museums in the Time of a Pandemic
Visiting museums during the pandemic. Perspectives from around the world.
Jennifer S. Musawwir 27 January 2021
Mantegna and Bellini – Brothers in Art?
With this exhibition, the National Gallery in London aims to explore the artistic relationship between Andrea Mantegna and Giovanni Bellini. The...
Joanna Kaszubowska 10 December 2018
