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021gallery Hosts ‘AXIS 2024’

'AXIS 2024' by 021 Gallery is an annual curated show, fostering emerging artists from Daegu and beyond to expand their creative reach.

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.

Dido and Elizabeth via Wikipedia

Rosella Parra

Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Eliz...

The Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray depicts female friendship and showcases the bond between two aristocratic, interracial women.

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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.

Artwork by Kristian Hammerstad via The New York Times

Madelyn Kenney

Art and True Crime: A Commentary/Discussion of ...

This article delves into the complex ties between artists and crime, challenging simplistic views by highlighting overlooked histories and mental struggles.

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figurines from the Upper Paleolithic period have historically been given the name Venus—but this interpretation is outdated and unfounded.

Brigid Berlin, Our Guests, 1968-72 via AnOther Magazine

Taylor Hunt

The Art of Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking, the beloved craft devoted to preserving memories, has evolved into a dynamic art form; many artists incorporate scrapbooking into their work.