Elsa Schiaparelli: Surrealism, Art and Revolutionary Fashion
Italian female fashion designer and couturier, the greatest rival of Coco Chanel, and a friend of Surrealists such as Salvador Dalì and Man Ray,...
Caroline Galambosova 13 April 2026
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Remarkable Romani—Astonishing Works By and About the Community
Think of Romani people in art—what comes to mind? When we look at traditional art history, it is really rather disappointingly scarce. If Romani...
Candy Bedworth 8 April 2026
Opera: A Brief History of the Total Work of Art
When we think of opera, art is not the first thing that comes to mind. Opera simply means “work” and it can sometimes seem over-the-top and...
Ledys Chemin 27 March 2026
Young Picasso: 5 Early Works You May Not Know
Picasso is usually thought of as a genius who by a divine miracle possessed inexplicable artistic talent. This would probably annoy Picasso, because...
Alvaro Alonso Pardal 26 March 2026
Seaside Fun and Lots of Nudes: Bathing in Art
Let’s take a look at depictions of bathing in art and admire some nudes. These paintings, which span just over 20 years, mark not only a...
Wendy Gray 3 March 2026
Meet 13 Famous Artists and Their Cats (Cuteness Overload!)
So many great artists have shared one very special love: the love for cats. Here you will find 13 modern artists who loved their felines and have...
Zuzanna Stańska, Szymon Jocek 26 February 2026
Football in Art and Art in Football
The spheres of art history and football may not seem inherently connected. Yet, football holds a cherished place within culture, serving as both a...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 17 February 2026
Controversial or Criminal? Problematic Artists and Cancel Culture
Great art pushes boundaries and challenge norms. But how should we react to works by artists with a history of truly horrifying behaviour?
Candy Bedworth 16 February 2026
Masterpiece Story: Lovers by Pablo Picasso
The Lovers by Pablo Picasso explores the dynamics of courtship. It returns to an earlier painting tradition and invents a new interpretation.
James W Singer 15 February 2026
QUIZ: Famous Art Couples
Zuzanna Stańska 14 February 2026
Coffee, Tea, Beer… Drinks in Art for All Tastes!
Cast the first stone they who do not love to get home and enjoy a good drink after a tiring day of work. Or find friends at a happy hour to share...
Rute Ferreira 13 February 2026
The Most Outrageous Stories Behind Damaged Artworks
A few years ago, two Chinese women drove their Mercedes SUV into the Forbidden City in Beijing. That event created quite a controversy. The least you...
Michel Rutten 9 February 2026
