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Emma Segrest

Guerilla Girls and the Fight for Equality

The Guerilla Girls, a feminist art collective, challenge sexism and racism in the art world with bold, humorous tactics and guerrilla-style activism.

Ceiling Mosaic in Galla Placidia Tomb

Lily Frye

The Greatest Ancient Mosaics

Ancient mosaics, from Mesopotamia to Rome, showcase human craftsmanship. Iconic works like "Achilles" and "The Nile Mosaic" tell rich stories.

_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.

"Mad Max: Fury Road" via Bright Wall/Dark Room

Emma Segrest and Louise Irpino

The 12 Best Shots in Film

Explore the 12 best shots in film, showcasing iconic moments in cinema history. Discover how these visuals shape storytelling and evoke emotion.

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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.

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.

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figurines from the Upper Paleolithic period have historically been given the name Venus—but this interpretation is outdated and unfounded.

Giovanni di Paolo, The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise, 1445 courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art via Artsy

Lily Frye

The Fig Leaf Campaign: The Genesis of Art Censo...

Art censorship began in the 16th century, driven by the Catholic Church’s reaction to the Protestant Reformation, targeting nudity in art.

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.

Klimt, Hope II, 1907-08 via Wikipedia

Jesslyn Low

Where are the Pregnant Women in Art?

The rarity of pregnant women in art stems from cultural and historical factors, evolving from taboo subjects to symbols of modern empowerment.