The Complicated History of Norse Mythology in Art
Literally speaking, mythology is an old-school kind of storytelling. “Mythos” is a Greek word for “story” while “logia” has the...
Lana Pajdas 30 September 2021
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Imitation or Interpretation? See How Tróndur Patursson Interprets Nature in His Works
When living in the Faroe Islands, it is impossible not to be inspired by its beautiful nature. A local to the islands, the artist Tróndur Patursson...
Merve Parla 7 July 2021
Midsummer – An Old Pagan Tradition in Scandinavian Art
The summer solstice in June is celebrated throughout several cultures. The Scandinavian culture is no exception to that. Initially tied to pagan...
Merve Parla 24 June 2021
Painting of the Week: Alf Rolfsen, The Big Station
Steam, breath and sweat combine into a pulsating cloud filling the railway station with energy and anticipation. Everyone is in motion either towards...
James W Singer 6 December 2020
Helena Sofia Schjerfbeck – A Female Finnish Gem
I want to share with you my latest discovery: Helena Sofia Schjerfbeck, an unknown gem of Finnish painting. She began during the fine-de-siecle and...
Magda Michalska 14 December 2016
