Delve into the life and artwork of Polish painter Zdzisław Beksiński, known best for his dystopian, surrealist work.
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A recent TikTok trend has some artists heading to their local thrift stores to repurpose old paintings, sparking heated debate over the morality of altering original artwork. Check out our...
A look at the use of semen in artworks and their role in perceptions of masculinity.
Urine’s appearance in art has a long history that began in paintings of doctors in the 1600s. Hundreds of years later, urine’s use in art has reemerged to recontextualize discussions...
Drones are best known for capturing scenic aerial views. Artists and designers now use these unmanned vehicles to create 3D immersive experiences. From presidential speeches to Amazon’s Prime Video movie...
Surrealism is famed as dreamlike art, but alchemical art predated it, using coded imagery to mask early chemical science. Alchemists' codes show their commitment to secrecy and the beginnings of...
Your favorite artist can be an easy way to choose what to watch during your next movie night. Artists possess distinct styles, ideas, and aesthetics that can translate well into...
In the late 19th century, artists shifted away from traditional concepts of beauty in art and embraced the abject. Body fluids began to be used in art including the use...
Artists hold the power to define how history remembers notable people. Artists often altered their clients’ appearance to elevate their prestige through grand portraits. Now we examine such portraits to...
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