What is Abstract Art?
February 27, 2024
From Kandinsky to Pollock, here's a brief overview of iconic abstract artists, the history of the movement & key techniques. Ready to test your knowledge?
Fine Art
The Portraits of Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun: (Brush)Strokes of Female Genius
February 26, 2024
Achieving artistic acclaim in the 1700s was hard, especially for women artists. But Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun defied the odds, becoming a beloved portraitist.
Cementing the Influence of Concrete Art
February 21, 2024
Abstract and free of association with realism or symbolism, Concrete Art emerged in the early 20th century, emphasizing geometric forms and materials.
The Group of Seven: Seven Paintings by Canada’s Greats
February 19, 2024
Nature has been a muse for many artistic movements in history. Among them was the Group of Seven, a collective of 20th century Canadian painters.
Der Blaue Reiter: Accessing the Avant-Garde
February 14, 2024
By the early years of the 20th century, abstraction had become a buzzword in the art world. But few were as pioneering as the artists of Der Blaue Reiter.
Top 15 Art Controversies: Culture, Sexuality & Politics
February 7, 2024
Read 15 captivating stories of artists who were unafraid to explore concepts of sexuality, disregard for cultural norms, or overt political statements.
László Moholy-Nagy: Photography and Beyond
February 6, 2024
Whether as a painter, sculptor, author, photographer, or Bauhaus professor, dedicated modernist László Moholy-Nagy couldn’t be constrained by genre.
Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas: The Intertwined Artistic Journeys of the Impressionist Companions
January 24, 2024
Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas, two influential artists of the late 19th century, shared techniques and mutual admiration for one another.
You Say Tachisme, I Say Art Informel
January 15, 2024
Europe's post-war years were a time of rebirth, and art the of the day was typified by the pure expression of Art Informel and Tachisme.
Decoding the Secret Symbolism in Famous Paintings
January 2, 2024
Join us in decoding the symbolism in some of the most iconic paintings of all time and dive deep to discover how secretive these symbols work.
