Not Only Queen’s Gambit – Chess in Art
The Queen’s Gambit series, produced by Netflix, has taken the world by storm and inspired many people to take up chess. A fantastic novel of the...
Joanna Kaszubowska 19 July 2024
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An Ode to the Kiss in Art
Kisses have long been a symbol of love, passion, and intimacy, and artists throughout history have captured these moments in their work. From tender...
Rachel Witte 5 July 2024
Masterpiece Story: Sheep by the Sea by Rosa Bonheur
Rosa Bonheur was one of the most famous European artists of the 19th century, and she was definitely the most celebrated female artist of her time.
James W Singer 26 June 2024
Yūrei-zu: Japanese Horror in Art
Some Asian cultures are notorious for their rich horror culture, showcasing exceptional horror movies and artistic expressions that continually...
Errika Gerakiti 11 April 2024
Masterpiece Story: Jack-in-the-Pulpit No. IV by Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the greatest female artists of the early 20th century. She could also be considered the mother of American Modernism.
James W Singer 28 January 2024
Rare Photographs by Edgar Degas
On August 19, 1839, the French government acquired the patent for the daguerreotype and made it the first publicly available photographic process. As...
Zuzanna Stańska 22 January 2024
Knights in Shining Armour: Funerary Art of Medieval England
What do Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck have in common with a tiny village in Lincolnshire and the funerary art of medieval England? Say “Disney”...
Guest Profile 20 December 2023
Masterpiece Story: The Tempest by Giorgione
Giorgione and his masterpiece The Tempest form the rare combination of a mysterious artist and a mysterious painting. This small canvas has puzzled...
Anastasia Manioudaki 13 December 2023
Masterpiece Story: Venerable Celestial Bodhiruma
Imperial Chinese art has a long history stretching through many dynasties and many centuries. Many social, political, and economic factors have...
James W Singer 8 December 2023
Masterpiece Story: Judgement Scene from Book of the Dead of Hunefer
Death continues to be one of the greatest fears of human society. Since the dawn of recorded history through the centuries of plague, pestilence, and...
James W Singer 3 December 2023
On the Road: Best Traveling Paintings
“As you set out for Ithaka, hope your road is a long one,” thus begins Ithaka, the famous poem by C.P. Cavafy. When we travel, we always think...
Anastasia Manioudaki 17 November 2023
10 Beautiful Kimono from the Victoria & Albert Museum Collection
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is one of the leading museums focusing on art and design. It’s special to me due to the vast range of...
Joanna Kaszubowska 13 November 2023
