Art
We are right in the middle of Ramadan. One of Ramadan’s most beautiful and symbolic objects are the Ramadan lanterns, also known as “fanous” in Arabic. Learn more about the lanterns’ special symbolism – and take a moment to reflect upon yourself and what you are grateful for.
How can you possibly read this music score? Arthur Lourié’s “Formes en l’air” (1915) is dedicated to Pablo Picasso, an artist Lourié admired for his artistic boldness. It’s a powerful interpretation of Picasso’s Cubist paintings in sound.
Grant Wood’s iconic painting “American Gothic” encompasses more than just a man and a woman, a pitchfork, and a Gothic window. It is a portrait of American history– of pioneer spirit, resilience, and a yearning for a place called home. But who are these two miserable looking people?
Today is Valentine's Day, and we have a painting to help you get in the mood for love: Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss (1907-1908). If you want to know more about this beautiful painting you are in the right place!
Berk Kır, 26, is a photography artist based in Istanbul, Turkey. GUP (Guide to Unique Photography) lists Berk among Europe's 150 Emerging Talents. Find out more about Berk’s current exhibition “Extimacy” and about his creative process: “I was using my camera as a tool to explore my surroundings and over time I can say that this practice evolved into me looking outside to discover myself.”
Ever felt that you are not good enough? Explore this paralysing emotion with our guest artist Ginevra Mastrocola from the Brera Academy, Milan.
Are you ready to go back in time and to visit some small, snow covered French towns with Claude Monet? If yes, you are in the right place. Grab your favourite warm drink and let’s get started.
A mound of butter as perfect holiday painting? Read on for more!
What happens when street artist JR, choreographer Damien Jalet and composer Thomas Bangalter collaborate on a show on the scaffolding covering the iconic Palais Garnier, the old building of the Paris Opera that is currently being restored? Hint: think human bats in Chanel.
What is a painting? The Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol has been challenging our preconceptions with his use of AI. Anadol and his technology create an artificial dream world, making him the Salvador Dalí of the digital age.
Kitsch is a bit of a dirty word in the art world – no artist wants to make it, and no critic wants to love it. But many people do. People who are exhausted from trying to decipher spatters and squares; people who want to look at things that amuse them, things they understand. Which brings us to the most famous example of kitsch, some may even say the Mona Lisa of kitsch: C. M. Coolidge’s Dogs Playing Poker from 1903.
Check out the work of our guest artist Sara Cancelliere, Accademia di Brera, Milan.
October is not only the month of Halloween and gloomy weather. It is also the month of the renowned painter and artist Pablo Picasso. The Spanish painter was born on 25 October 1881. Here are five surprising facts about the brilliant artist.
Autumn is right around the corner. Start this beautiful season with two beautiful paintings. Read on for more!
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi has built one of the most gender-balanced and diverse collections of modern and contemporary Arab art. The Barjeel Art Foundation is making this collection as accessible as possible: most of it can be viewed online. Not sure where to start? Read the background stories to some of these astonishing paintings.
Yes, this is the Mona Lisa. Or is it? Is it even a painting? Read on to find out about the celebrated contemporary artist Ai Weiwei, his love for Lego bricks and the strange, thought-provoking twists he adds to his images. Now on view at his solo show Know Thyself at neugerriemschneider, Berlin.
There are some paintings you only need to see once. And then there are other paintings that require repeat visits. Not necessarily because the painting has changed, but because you have. This is the case for almost everyone I’ve ever met who has seen “The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit,” the enormous 7’x7’ canvas at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
We’re officially in the dog days of summer, which means it’s time to gather up your puddle of a brain and start priming it for the coming fall. And what better way to do that then with a little bit of art history? Here are some great ways to integrate art history into the rest of your summer relaxation.
Art has always been a substantial part of Sudanese culture. Discover the powerful impact of Sudanese art in telling stories, inspiring young people, and creating positive change!
The artists Hilma af Klint (b. Sweden, 1862-1944) and Piet Mondrian (b. Netherlands, 1872-1944) never met, but they were both fascinated by nature and wanted to understand the forces behind life. Both started as landscape painters and went on to produce some of the earliest abstract paintings. Both were deeply spiritual and interested in mysticism and hidden truths. Until 3 September 2023, you can see Mondrian’s and af Klint’s paintings side by side at the Tate Modern, London.
Check out the work of our guest artist, Caroline Williams, of City & Guilds of London Art School.
Check out the work of our guest artist, Florence Penry-Jones, 19, of City & Guilds of London Art School.
Does a place that explores a possible future which is created by artificial intelligence grab your interest? The exhibition Human Is brings art and technology together and invites people to a realm of science fiction. The exhibition runs from 9 March until 23 July 2023 and takes place at the Schinkel Pavillon in Berlin.
Carmen Herrera’s work is a masterclass in the reduction of form, but her career is, ironically, a story of what happens when an artist is reduced to being a woman artist in a circle of men. Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1915, Herrera trained in Paris and moved in circles of highly influential artists and writers. When she moved to New York in the 1950s, she was told point blank that she would never receive a solo gallery show. She sold her first painting at 81. Read on for more.
On 14 March 2023, Berlin-based artist Boris Eldagsen was awarded the 2023 Sony World Photography Award (creative open category) for his work “The Electrician.” But the artist sent shock waves through the photography world when he announced that he would not accept the award: “The Electrician” is not a photograph. Eldagsen created the image with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Check out the work of our guest artist, 16-year-old Isabella Guadalupe Araiza-Fortson from Palm Desert, California.
It’s spring! We have three beautiful paintings to visualize one of the most important parts of spring: new life! You will also find out some interesting facts about the painter Rosa Bonheur, France’s most successful 19th century female artist, a great animal painter who defied the gender norms of her times.
The Jewish holiday of Passover will begin in a few days. Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” may have depicted a Passover Seder? Leonardo’s mural contains overlapping stories that not only show the intersection of the earthly and divine, but capture the depths of being a human.