Japonisme: Western Fever for Japanese Art and Culture
During the mid-19th and 20th centuries, Western art saw the birth of Japonisme. The term was coined by Philippe Burty in 1872 and refers to the craze...
Jimena Escoto 7 September 2026
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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know the Impressionists?
Candy Bedworth 1 August 2026
10 Sunny Beaches in Art
Do you remember the joy of being on the beach? How warm, how sunny, how glorious! If you miss the light and warmth, join us to explore the ten most...
Joanna Kaszubowska 31 July 2026
Van Gogh Museum Staff Picks
Have you ever wondered who knows what’s best in a museum’s collection? Probably the people who spend most of their lives among these...
Kate Wojtczak 23 July 2026
Artists and Paintings: Everything You Need to Know About Impressionism
Impressionism is one of the most significant movements of modern art. The names of Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, or Edgar Degas are widely...
Nataliia Pecherska 15 July 2026
The Dog Days Are Coming—10 Beaches in Art for Summer Time
In the Northern Hemisphere, we will soon reach the height of summer. The time between 3 July and 11 August is also known as “the dog days.” And...
Joanna Kaszubowska 2 July 2026
Rosita Mauri—Ballerina from the Impressionist Paintings
Rosita Mauri was one of the most talented dancers of her generation, and her mastery on stage drew the attention of countless artists. They created...
Jimena Escoto 11 June 2026
The Saddest Paintings in Art History
Of the broad spectrum of human emotions, sadness is the one that has been a common underlying element of many famous artworks to date. The...
Sam Malone 8 June 2026
10 Paintings You Need to See at the Cassirer Exhibition in Berlin
If impressionist masterpieces make your heart beat, then you need to visit Berlin this summer. The Alte Nationalgalerie on Museum Island recently...
Kate Wojtczak 8 June 2026
Art from the BoJack Horseman Explained (All Seasons)
We love it when pop culture adopts, uses, and remixes art history, especially when that mixture includes a TV show! If you’re a BoJack Horseman fan...
Zuzanna Stańska 18 May 2026
The Greatest Male Nudes in Art History
Nudity started being an important subject in art in ancient Greece. The male body was celebrated at sports competitions or religious festivals, it...
Anuradha Sroha 14 May 2026
