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Gustave Caillebotte, The Floor Scrapers (1875)

Rosella Parra

Gustave Caillebotte

Gustave Caillebotte's Impressionist art, focusing on realistic male figures in mundane moments, sparks debate on his legacy and potential queerness.

Merode Altarpiece via worldhistory.org

Jesslyn Low

Altarpieces

Altarpieces, rooted in 11th-century religious tradition, evolve as contemporary artists reimagine their storytelling potential in diverse ways.

This artist's impression illustrates how high-speed jets from a supermassive black hole would look. (Image credit: ESA/Hubble, L. Calçada (ESO))

Madelyn Kenney

The Art of the Universe: How Artists Render Our...

Artists and scientists blend data and creativity to reveal unseen realms of space, making complex cosmic wonders accessible and awe-inspiring.

Vampire, Edvard Munch, 1895 via Wikipedia

Rosella Parra

Vampires in Art History

Vampires, iconic in Halloween horror and costumes, gained popularity from Gothic horror, Romanticism, and 17th-18th century literature.

 Remedios Varo, El Flautista, 1955. Courtesy Museo de Arte Moderno

Jesslyn Low

7 Haunted Paintings

Cursed paintings like Death and the Child and The Hands Resist Him are tied to supernatural events, ghostly apparitions, and tragic accidents.

Harlequin Family, Picasso, 1905 via Pop Culture History

Jesslyn Low

Harlequin to Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn's origins trace back to the 16th-century Harlequin, sharing wit, agility, and a diamond motif, evolving into a DC Comics icon.

Rogelio de Egusquiza, Tristan and Isolt (Death), 1910 via Google Arts Project

Taylor Hunt

The Myth of Tristan and Isolde Throughout Art H...

The chivalric tale of Tristan and Isolde has captivated artists and audiences for centuries, illustrating the enduring appeal of the timeless narrative.

_Brat_ album cover, 2024, Asylum, Atlantic and Warner UK, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Louise Irpino

How Charli XCX’s “Brat” Became the Soundtrack o...

Charli XCX's album "Brat" became the soundtrack of Summer 2024 with bold hyperpop, clever marketing, and a "brat" persona embraced by fans.

Tiffany lamps via Christie's

Lily Frye

Tiffany Studios and Its “Million Dollar” Lamps

Louis C. Tiffany founded Tiffany Studios, famous for its stained glass lamps, crafted largely by women. Despite imitators, authentic lamps remain timeless.

Remedios Varo,  Self-portrait with Unicorn, private collection, via Daily Art Magazine

Rosella Parra

Self-Portraits by Women

The Albuquerque Museum exhibit featured self-portraits by women, depicting real women in everyday life, contrasting with male gaze art.