Colonial Looting of African Art: A Century in Exile
Have you ever wondered how European modern artists were inspired by African art? They certainly didn’t travel to the continent. The answer is...
Jimena Escoto 25 February 2026
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Faces of Mozambique: How Malangatana Reflected His Native Culture in Art
One of the most prominent African artists of the 20th century, Malangatana was a multitalented artist who had many dreams. He realized them with his...
Merve Parla 25 February 2026
Colonial Looting of African Art
Have you ever wondered how European modern artists were inspired by African art? They certainly didn’t travel to the continent. The answer is...
Jimena Escoto 15 February 2026
Chocolate in Painting for a Cozy Evening
Even when it is not that cold, I still crave a good old hot chocolate (in painting) and a cozy evening under the blanket. We present to you a short...
Magda Michalska 13 February 2026
Masterpiece Story: Fons Americanus by Kara Walker
Kara Elizabeth Walker, born in 1969, is an American contemporary artist. She is known as a painter, silhouettist, print-maker, installation artist,...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 1 February 2026
Frans Post—First Landscape Painter of the Americas
Frans Post has gone down in art history as the first trained landscape painter to work in the Americas. In 1636, as a young man of just 24, he...
Nicole Ganbold 19 January 2026
Like a Flame—Jean-Michel Basquiat in 5 Paintings
He started out a couch-surfing throwaway. One day, a painting of his would sell for the highest price ever for an American artist at a public...
Helen Jeffery 22 December 2025
How Did the Dutch Become Dutch: Propaganda Prints in the Dutch Golden Age
The Golden Age of the Dutch Republic was a flourishing period for culture and economy, yet it wasn’t characterized by peace. The Dutch Republic...
Andreea Iancu 19 December 2025
The Rediscovered Portrait of an African Prince by Gustav Klimt
Masterpiece discoveries are rare, so when one happens, it reaches the headlines. This is the case for a portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona...
Jimena Escoto 17 December 2025
Masterpiece Story: Pilgrims Going to Church by George Henry Boughton
Today’s Masterpiece Story is about Pilgrims Going to Church by George Henry Boughton (1833-1905). Even though Boughton grew up in America, he was...
Alexandra Kiely 27 November 2025
The (Real) History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving brings families together to share rich meals featuring turkey, stuffing, and seasonal décor like pumpkins and warm autumn colors.
Errika Gerakiti 26 November 2025
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Looted from Australia
At the end of the 18th century, the British Empire added Australia to its territory. Since the infamous arrival of Captain Cook white people have...
Jimena Escoto 25 November 2025
