Dachshunds in Art
Dachshunds were first bred around the 15th century in Germany. Their primary purpose was to hunt small animals, particularly badgers, and they are...
Maya M. Tola 10 March 2026
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Van Gogh Museum Staff Picks
Have you ever wondered who knows the best of a museum’s collection? Probably the people who spend most of their lives between these artworks: the...
Kate Wojtczak 23 February 2026
Time for a Cup of Warm Tea in Paintings
Tea, a timeless beverage enjoyed by cultures across the globe, has not only warmed countless hearts but also inspired artists throughout history.
Magda Michalska 13 February 2026
Crash Course in Impressionism—Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to Cézanne
Although The Courtauld Gallery remains closed due to ongoing refurbishment, its masterpieces are far from out of sight. In 2018, the National Gallery...
Joanna Kaszubowska 3 February 2026
15 Cats in Art History Every Cat Lover Would Love
As a proud owner of Pimpa the Cat, the laziest cat in the world, I do what I must do to spread all that is about cats. I have collected 15 of the...
Zuzanna Stańska 2 February 2026
The Art of Domesticity: Art Inspired by the Home
Throughout art history, domestic life has been a fundamental source of inspiration for artists. Whether it be lavish interiors or simplistic homely...
Yasmin Ozkan 2 February 2026
Best Party Posters of the 19th Century
Although lithography was invented in 1798, at first it was too slow and expensive for poster production. Most posters were made using wood or metal...
Zuzanna Stańska 23 December 2025
5 Best Picnic Inspirations from Art
When the days are warm and long, all I can think about are picnics and barbecues. When the sun is shining, the grass is green and birds are singing.
Magda Michalska 16 July 2025
10 Exhibitions You Must See This Summer
Whatever art you like, you can find it in exhibitions this summer. From Medieval manuscripts to contemporary figure painting, from African textiles...
Catriona Miller 12 June 2025
Les Nabis 101
“Nabis” in Hebrew means “prophets.” In the Fall of 1888, a group of students at the Parisian Académie Julian disappointed with the strict...
Magda Michalska 25 November 2024
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 5 September 2024
8 Best Artists’ Selfies in Art History
Whoever criticizes the fashion of selfies, must have forgotten that selfies have existed for a long time in painting. Here comes a curious and less...
Magda Michalska 17 January 2024
