Articles

David Hockney and his dachshunds, photo by Richard Schmitt, 1995 via Architectural Diges

Adrian Mercer

The Art World’s Love Affair with Dachshunds

In painting their dachshunds, artists revealed a softer, more intimate side, capturing not just their pets but also the quiet beauty of companionship.

Paul Cézanne, The Card Players, 1890-92 via The MET

Elise Marlowe

The Psychology of Art Valuation & Record-Breaki...

Art valuation is driven by a complex mix of branding, market dynamics, and psychological factors that compel collectors to pay millions for a single piece.

Caspar David Friedrich, Monk by the Sea via Wikipedia

Madelyn Kenney

The Silent Struggle in Creative Spaces: Seasona...

Seasonal depression hits artists hard, blending mental health struggles with isolating, emotional work. Let's move beyond the "Troubled Artist" trope.

_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.

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Emma Livingston

Do ‘Evil’ Art Collectors Curate Better Art?

Do controversial, 'evil' art collectors curate better art? A viral TikTok raises this question, sparking debate on ethics, aesthetics, and wealth.

Voguing at Masquerade Ball, 2016, S Pakhrin from DC, USA, CC BY 2.0 _https_creativecommons.org_licenses_by_2.0_, via Wikimedia Commons

Louise Irpino

The History of Voguing

Voguing is an expressive dance style rooted in 1960s Harlem's ballroom scene, blending fashion, art, and BIPOC and LGBTQ+ cultures, popularized by Madonna.

Johnathan Yeo's portrait of King Charles after the unveiling via Smithsonian Mag; Aaron Chown-WPA Pool / Getty Images

Louise Irpino

What Exactly Is Going on with King Charles' Por...

King Charles' royal portrait, criticized for its bold style, faced further scrutiny after animal rights activists vandalized it, sparking widespread debate.

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Taylor Hunt

The Artistic Origin of the Viral Coquette Aesth...

The latest fashion and social media trend is the Coquette aesthetic, which you have probably seen all across your FYP. But what is Coquette and its origins?

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Louise Irpino

The Artistic Roots of Sonny Angel

This article details the underlying historical parallels behind Sonny Angels’ cherubic virality and their connection with the beloved Kewpie character.

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Emma Segrest

Can An Artist Make A Livable Wage?

Explore the challenges and aspirations of modern artists in this article, highlighting the stark reality of the 'starving artist' myth, the pursuit of passion over stability, and the evolving landscape...