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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.

The Swing

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?

1513-Rafael-SistineMadonna-Cherubs

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.

The Foxhole II_Digital Collage_Greenberg

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...

Martín Bernetti Vera, "La Última Frontera,”(The Last Frontier) posted by u/cubesato via Reddit

Taylor Hunt

r/AccidentalRenaissance

The r/AccidentalRenaissance subreddit sees aspects of Renaissance art in everyday situations. It is a community dedicated to sharing and celebrating photography that unintentionally resembles paintings from various art movements between...

Candyman

Jesslyn Low

Paintings in Horror Films

Are you a lover of art? How about horror movies? Those who find themselves at this intersection will be happy to know that there are many films that combine these...

Akira (1988)  Key Master Setup

Louise Irpino

The Art of Anime: Akira (1988)

Akira is a true masterpiece that seamlessly blends art, culture, and fantasy, making it a must-watch that will deepen your interest in anime.

Lightning Field, Smarthistory

Louise Irpino

Art in Remote and Dangerous Places

If you’re a thrill-seeking adventurous type, perhaps you should add visiting the following artworks to your bucket list—connecting with art in the great outdoors, in remote and dangerous places.

aesthetic

Emma Livingston

The Pursuit of the Perfect Aesthetic: Are We Al...

There is a myriad of aesthetics currently taking over TikTok and Instagram, and people are obsessed. Aesthetics are just another way for humans to fit in, and, at the end...