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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.

Venus figurines; Natural History Museum Vienna

Jesslyn Low

Are They Really Venus?

Ancient female figurines from the Upper Paleolithic period have historically been given the name Venus—but this interpretation is outdated and unfounded.

Caravaggio, The Beheading of Saint John, 1608 via Sotheby's

Lily Frye

The Problematic Life of Caravaggio

Caravaggio, a Baroque master known for his artistic brilliance, led a turbulent life marked by violence, crime, and complex relationships.

Helter Skelter in the Courtroom via DeMilked

Madelyn Kenney

The Art of Judicial Sketches

Judicial sketch art connects the public to court proceedings by capturing raw emotions, offering deeper engagement than photos alone.

Edgar Degas, Blue Dancers, 1899, Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia. Detail

Emma Segrest

Degas' Ballerinas

Degas' ballerinas blend beauty with somber reality, depicting dancers' grace and the harsh lives many led as prostitutes for wealthy patrons.

Pink Race Riot, photograph by Gene Pittman via Sotheby's

Louise Irpino

Andy Warhol’s Most Transgressive Subjects

Andy Warhol's "Death and Disaster" series depicts graphic violence like car crashes and suicides, contrasting his vibrant celebrity works.