#Salvador Dali

Photograph of the Montserrat Monastery (a building in the mountain cliffs). Museum Stories

10 Must-See Paintings at the Museum of Montserrat in Barcelona

The six permanent collections at the Museum of Montserrat near Barcelona house over 1,300 art and archeological objects. From an ancient Egyptian...

Nikolina Konjevod 23 June 2025

Andalusian Dog Theater & Cinema

An Andalusian Dog—Surrealist Film of Dalí and Buñuel

The Covid-19 pandemic has been distressing us for a long time now, but An Andalusian Dog is always a good tip. Above all, the movie and Surrealism,...

Dévra Taboada 16 June 2025

Fashion

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 9 June 2025

Art State of Mind

5 Childhood Artworks of Famous Artists

Even the greatest artists had to start somewhere. From early sketches on the backs of school papers to surprisingly sophisticated childhood...

Rachel Witte 30 May 2025

Jean-François Millet, The Gleaners, 1857, Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France Artist Stories

Jean-François Millet: The Peasant Painter

French artist Jean Francois Millet painted some the world’s best known artworks of peasants toiling in rural landscapes. Explore his life and work!

Candy Bedworth 13 May 2025

Quiz

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Salvador Dalí?

Joanna Kaszubowska 10 May 2025

Fashion

14 Famous Vogue Covers Created by Famous Artists

It won’t be a lie if I say that Vogue has been one of the most influential magazines in the world for at least a century. So it’s no surprise...

Zuzanna Stańska, Nicole Ganbold 5 May 2025

Controversial Artists: Artist Stories

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 25 April 2025

European Art

10 Crucifixions to Celebrate Good Friday

The Crucifixion has permeated practically every period and art movement. The desire to represent the suffering Christ enabled artists to drive and...

Elizabeth Provost 17 April 2025

Medieval Art

Holy Week in Art: Easter Explained in Paintings

To celebrate the Christian festival of Easter, here is the story of Holy Week and Easter explained in paintings. Palm Sunday Stained glass...

Isla Phillips-Ewen 14 April 2025

Photograph showing a room with a sofa in a shape of lips among other furniture. Surrealism

Inside the Bizarre Surrealist House of Edward James

Edward James saw himself as more than just a patron of Surrealism—he considered himself intimately connected with the movement and the ideas it...

Nikolina Konjevod 7 April 2025

Erotica

Venus Vincit Omnia: Venus in Art

Venus (also known by her Greek name Aphrodite) is the goddess of love. We’ve explored some famous Venuses here. Furthermore, Velázquez’s...

Isla Phillips-Ewen 3 March 2025