Poppies in Art for the Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a memorial remembering all the soldiers who died in the First World War. It was inaugurated by King George V in 1919 on 11th...
Magda Michalska 11 November 2021
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Mary Vaux Walcott: An American Artist and Naturalist
An artist and naturalist, Mary Vaux Walcott was an extraordinary and accomplished woman. Sometimes called ” the Audubon of Botany”, she...
Alexandra Kiely 4 November 2021
The Best of Dutch Still Life: 6 Famous Painters
In the art world, it is commonly agreed upon that still life painting as a genre rose in the Northern and Spanish Netherlands in the last quarter of...
Irina Diana Calu 14 August 2021
A Small Guide to Still Life Symbols
You may think that all those marvelous Dutch still lifes from the 16th and 17th centuries were just some random sets of fruits, vegetables, and...
Zuzanna Stańska 13 August 2021
Painting of the Week: Georgia O’Keeffe, Jack-in-the-Pulpit No. IV
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 14 March 2021
10 Most Beautiful Artistic Flower Arrangements for Spring
Winter passed so quickly this year. The situation is still weird, to say the least, in several countries around the world. However, Spring has always...
Errika Gerakiti 21 February 2021
The Stunning Botanical Art of Barbara Regina Dietzsch
Bavarian-born Barbara Regina Dietzsch (1706–1783) was one of the finest botanical artists and engravers of her time. Her work was unparalleled for...
Sarah Mills 19 February 2021
Language of Flowers: Hidden Messages in Flora
In 2021, we have texting and email. Social media and telephone calls. But a century ago, it was not quite as easy to get a message or love note...
Rachel Witte 16 February 2021
Painting of the Week: Henri Fantin-Latour, Still Life
The greatest happiness can be found in the simple pleasures of daily life. Such simplicities could include the taste of fresh fruit, the smell of...
James W Singer 13 September 2020
Carnations in Art
Carnations have been called the flower of the gods and have a long history that dates back thousands of years. This beautiful flower has many...
Maya Tola 15 June 2020
Boys with Plants in Art (Hotties Alert!)
Boys and men posing with plants and flowers is a popular theme in art. The concept was revisited on Instagram, a social media platform on the account...
Anuradha Sroha 18 May 2020
Art-Inspired Floral Designs at the San Diego Museum of Art
Every year since 1981, the San Diego Museum of Art has set aside a spring weekend for Art Alive, an exhibition of art-inspired floral designs. For...
Alexandra Kiely 8 May 2020
