The Art of Botanical Illustration
Today’s photographic capabilities are a better means of capturing the beauty and inner workings of plants; however, that has not always been the...
Rachel Witte 11 February 2023
History
The Surprising History of Pop-Up Books
If I say pop-up book, you might think of a kid’s story time. But think again, dear friends. Originally, pop-up books were made for adults:...
Candy Bedworth 19 December 2022
Exploring the History of Mexico in the Murals of The Big Three
Although most commonly associated with the works of Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican muralism has actually...
Kacper Grass 23 November 2022
Artists in Margaret Randall’s Life: A Personal Journey
A new book by Margaret Randall: feminist poet, photographer, and social activist, containing intimate and personal recollections of her favourite artists.
Candy Bedworth 5 November 2022
Best Gossips on Renaissance Artists by Giorgio Vasari
Known as the first art historian, Giorgio Vasari wrote the legendary book The Lives of the Artists. The book was published in 1550 and followed...
Anna Ingram 8 September 2022
What the Ermine Saw. The Dark History Behind Lady with an Ermine
What the Ermine Saw: The Extraordinary Journey of Leonardo da Vinci’s Most Mysterious Portrait by Eden Collinsworth (Doubleday, May 24, 2022)...
Alexandra Kiely 6 September 2022
The Tang Shipwreck – Southeast Asia’s Maritime Heritage
Discovered near the Belitung Island in Indonesia, the Tang Shipwreck is a momentous archeological discovery of recent times that provides significant...
Maya M. Tola 26 August 2022
Between Revolution and War: Ukrainian Contemporary Political Art
The 2013 Revolution in Ukraine and the following traumatic events played a crucial role in the development of the country’s contemporary art.
Diana Sadretdinova 24 August 2022
Aesthetics of Totalitarian States’ Architecture
People include the architecture of 20th century dictatorships in the category of totalitarian art. Totalitarian architecture invokes a feeling of...
Diana Sadretdinova 22 August 2022
A Journey to Andalusia – Discover the Cultural Crossroads of Seville
Today, Seville’s golden age may have passed, but that is not to say it is without its treasures. Now the capital of Andalusia has inherited a...
Kacper Grass 7 August 2022
War, What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing! Protest Art Story (+18)
Protest art, especially around war, has a rich global history, in visual art, installation art, in music and in literature. German philosopher Adorno...
Candy Bedworth 28 July 2022
Becoming Elizabeth: Tapestries in Starz’s New Period Drama
In Starz’s new period drama, Becoming Elizabeth, the series follows the young Elizabeth Tudor and her rise to the British throne during the...
Anna Ingram 21 July 2022
