Leonora Carrington and Her Surrealist Life in Her Own Words
Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) is considered one of the greatest but most neglected British Surrealists. Her life story is a fascinating one: she...
Magda Michalska 16 December 2025
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Rebecca Solomon: Success and Prejudice in the Victorian World
Rebecca Solomon was a Jewish woman who overcame contemporary prejudices to become a successful artist in mid-Victorian London. In 2022, Princeton...
Catriona Miller 15 December 2025
Victorian Christmas Cards: Strange or Timeless?
It’s thanks to the Victorians that the tradition of sending Christmas cards exists. The very first commercial Christmas card was sent in 1843, and...
Jenna Burns 2 December 2025
Wayne Thiebaud: An American Still Life at the Courtauld Gallery in London
The Courtauld Gallery is an understated gem at the heart of London. By London standards, it is quite a small gallery. Yet every room packs a...
Edoardo Cesarino 20 November 2025
Dan Flavin: Art Is Thought and Fluorescent Lights
Dan Flavin (1933–1996) was an American artist and pioneer of Minimalism. He is famous for making sculptural objects and installations from...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 29 September 2025
Sarah Lucas in 5 Works: British Humor and Sexual Innuendos
With her daring and thought-provoking works, Sarah Lucas challenges social norms and perceptions of gender, sexuality, and identity, earning a...
Carlotta Mazzoli 22 September 2025
5 Famous Masterpieces in London Museums Off the Beaten Path
From Titian to Monet, London is packed with art by the world’s most beloved artists. If your goal is to see famous artworks, you probably have...
Sandra Juszczyk 2 September 2025
Contemporary Art in London: Top 10 Destinations the City Has to Offer
London is one of the most popular destinations among art lovers. These 10 destinations will help you discover the best the city has to offer for...
Carlotta Mazzoli 2 September 2025
10 Masterpieces You Need To See in London
London is a city full of masterpieces. It is not only one of the biggest art hubs but also one of the most multicultural places in the entire world.
Sandra Juszczyk 2 September 2025
The National Gallery in London: Where to Start?
Having lived in London for the past three years as an art lover, I have had more than my fair share of questions about where to “start” at the...
Sophie Pell 2 September 2025
Beyond the National Gallery and Tate: Best London Art Museums
All of the art museums in London have free entry for permanent collections and also host excellent temporary exhibitions worth their ticket prices.
Isla Phillips-Ewen 2 September 2025
Masterpiece Story: Fowling in the Marshes
Ancient Egypt. The famous land of Tutankhamun evokes popular images of pyramids, mummies, and tombs. It left an artistic heritage that is still...
James W Singer 24 August 2025
