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The Fortune Teller
“The Fortune Teller” (‘La Buona Ventura’) is a painting by the Italian Baroque master Caravaggio, created around 1594. It depicts a...
Feb 241 min read


Vilho Lampi
Vilho Lampi (1898–1936) was a Finnish painter known for his bold expressionist style and depictions of his home region, the Ostrobothnian...
Feb 221 min read


The Kiss
The Kiss (1907-08) by Gustav Klimt is one of the most famous paintings of the Symbolist movement and a masterpiece of his Golden Phase. ...
Feb 141 min read


Antoinette & Vigée Le Brun
Marie Antoinette and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun had a close professional and personal relationship. Vigée Le Brun was one of the queen’s...
Feb 131 min read


Caravaggio: Artist, Rebel, and Murderer?
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610) was one of the most influential painters of the Baroque era, known for his dramatic use of...
Feb 42 min read


Two Girls Fishing
Two Girls Fishing is a lesser-known painting by John Singer Sargent, completed in 1912. The artwork showcases Sargent’s characteristic...
Jan 271 min read


Lorenzo Mattotti: A Master of Vibrant Expression in Illustration and Comics
Lorenzo Mattotti, born in Brescia, Italy, in 1954, is an internationally celebrated illustrator, comic artist, and painter known for his...
Jan 243 min read


"The Ten Cent Breakfast"
"The Ten Cent Breakfast" is a painting by American Impressionist artist Willard Metcalf, created in 1887. The work is considered one of...
Jan 71 min read


Roy Lichtenstein: A Pop Art Pioneer and His Enduring Legacy
Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) was an American artist who emerged as one of the most influential figures in the Pop Art movement of the...
Jan 43 min read


The Trapper by Rockwell Kent'
Rockwell Kent's "The Trapper" (1921) is one of the most iconic works from his time spent in Alaska, where he captured the ruggedness of...
Dec 30, 20241 min read


The Absinthe Drinker
The Absinthe Drinker (Absintový piják) is a striking Art Nouveau painting by Czech artist Viktor Oliva, created in 1901. It is one of...
Dec 27, 20241 min read


The Story of “The Three Ages of Woman” by Gustav Klimt
The Three Ages of Woman (1905) by Gustav Klimt is a striking painting that explores the cycle of life and the inevitability of aging. It...
Dec 21, 20242 min read


Edward Hopper’s New York Movie (1939)
Edward Hopper’s New York Movie (1939) captures a poignant sense of isolation and introspection, themes central to his work. The painting...
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Forgotten Female Artists: Stories of Women Who Shaped Art History
Throughout history, the contributions of female artists have often been overshadowed by their male counterparts. Social constraints,...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


The Drinkers by Van Gogh
The Drinkers (or Les Buveurs) by Vincent van Gogh is a poignant painting that reflects Van Gogh's fascination with the struggles and...
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Woman With A Parasol
"Woman with a Parasol" is a painting by Claude Monet, completed in 1875. It exemplifies the Impressionist style with its emphasis on...
Nov 28, 20241 min read


Jenny Saville: Redefining Beauty and Body Politics in Contemporary Art
Jenny Saville is a British contemporary artist renowned for her large-scale, figurative paintings that boldly explore themes of the human...
Nov 16, 20241 min read


Francis Bacon: The Distorted Realities of the Human Psyche
Francis Bacon (1909–1992) was a British painter known for his intense, often unsettling imagery and bold exploration of the human...
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Basquiat: The Visionary Who Brought Street Art to the Mainstream
Jean-Michel Basquiat significantly elevated street art by bringing it from the fringes to the mainstream art world. Here’s how he...
Nov 4, 20242 min read


The Emotional Depth and Realism in the Art of Peter Harskamp
Peter Harskamp is a Dutch contemporary painter known for his vivid and expressive portraiture and figurative work. His art focuses on...
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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