A study of feasts in art history that reveals how artists used meals to explore ritual, devotion, pleasure, and the shared beauty of gathering around a table.
Gustav Klimt’s portraits shaped a new vision of elegance, individuality, and color within the vibrant cultural and historical context of Vienna.
A guide to eight essential documentaries that capture the creative worlds of women artists, from studio rituals to bold visions that shaped modern art.
Four distinct photo essays reveal how photographers create full worlds through mood, structure, intimacy, and imagination. Each offers a unique vision of life.
A study of Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema and his paintings of ancient life, shaped by archaeology, refined technique, and precise historical detail.
A guide to five contemporary artists discovered through Substack Notes and how their work reflects new pathways of art discovery today.
Explore our curated list of essential paintings by Paul Gauguin that shaped his signature vision, from early Breton scenes to his most powerful Tahitian works.
A selection of rarely seen works by major artists that reveal quiet shifts, private experiments, and moments of pure invention beyond their iconic images.
From Monet’s failing eyesight to Michelangelo’s hidden anatomy, these ten surprising facts reveal how science, chance, and rebellion shaped the history of art.
Delve into the fascinating transformation of sculptors' studios, once mere workshops, into dynamic sites of design, labor, and collaboration.