Much like Salvador Dali’s Persistence of Time, René Magritte’s The Son of Man has become a landmark painting of the … More
Tag: art history
Paintings of Famous Artists by Famous Artists
When I think of artists before the 20th century, I imagine them confined to their own little towns or cities. … More
LGBTQ+ Artist Spotlight: Lili Elbe & Gerda Wegener
The first time I heard about Lili Elbe was when The Danish Girl was making the film award circuit in … More
‘American Gothic’: Interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Painting
‘American Gothic’ is among the most recognisable paintings in the world. You might be familiar with it, having seen the … More
Art & Activism
According to many, art is activism. From Michelangelo’s Sistine chapel to the ‘All Black Lives Matter’ mural in the middle … More
What’s the Big Deal with Botticelli’s ‘The Birth of Venus’?
The Birth of Venus is a painting by Sandro Botticelli, an Italian painter from the Early Renaissance. Although not as … More
What is the Mona Lisa of Prado?
Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is arguably the most famous painting in the world. Whether you love it or are apathetic … More