Fauvism brought a radical use of pure color and expressive brushwork. Led by Matisse and Derain, it transformed early 20th-century painting into modern art.
From bullets to blood, these 10 controversial performances reveal how artists pushed the limits of the body, morality, and art itself.
Faces dominate painting across centuries. From Fayum portraits to Bronzino, Courbet, Soutine, and Dumas, artists return to the face as the ultimate subject.
From serpents to vanitas skulls, symbols reveal centuries of artistic meaning, shaping how viewers understand life, death, and belief.
Beyond melting clocks, Dalí painted visions of desire, war, science, and myth. These underrated works reveal his imagination in vivid and unexpected ways.
Modernism flourished worldwide. Artists in India, Mexico, and Japan adapted the movement to their own cultures, reshaping its forms, politics, and meanings.
Forgotten women of early modern Europe shaped art with portraits, still lifes, and altarpieces, leaving legacies that deserve renewed recognition.
Religious imagery has long guided collective faith. From Byzantine icons to Renaissance altarpieces and modern reinterpretations, sacred art shaped devotion.
A personal guide to nine hidden gems from the 20th and 21st centuries, exploring their unique voices, imaginative visions, and enduring contributions to art.
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