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Merode Altarpiece via worldhistory.org

Jesslyn Low

Altarpieces

Altarpieces, rooted in 11th-century religious tradition, evolve as contemporary artists reimagine their storytelling potential in diverse ways.

This artist's impression illustrates how high-speed jets from a supermassive black hole would look. (Image credit: ESA/Hubble, L. Calçada (ESO))

Madelyn Kenney

The Art of the Universe: How Artists Render Our...

Artists and scientists blend data and creativity to reveal unseen realms of space, making complex cosmic wonders accessible and awe-inspiring.

Clown Torture via Stedelijk Museum © 2024 Bruce Nauman / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Louise Irpino

Bruce Nauman’s “Clown Torture” (1987)

An analysis of modern artist Bruce Nauman’s controversial 1987 video work “Clown Torture” and an exploration of the reactions it has garnered.

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Madelyn Kenney

Bioinformatics Art

Bioinformatics art combines biological data with algorithmic methods, exploring progress, humanity, and science through creative visualizations.

 Remedios Varo, El Flautista, 1955. Courtesy Museo de Arte Moderno

Jesslyn Low

7 Haunted Paintings

Cursed paintings like Death and the Child and The Hands Resist Him are tied to supernatural events, ghostly apparitions, and tragic accidents.

Harlequin Family, Picasso, 1905 via Pop Culture History

Jesslyn Low

Harlequin to Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn's origins trace back to the 16th-century Harlequin, sharing wit, agility, and a diamond motif, evolving into a DC Comics icon.

Emilie Flöge via Harpers Bazaar

Lily Frye

Emilie Flöge: The Woman Behind Gustav Klimt’s “...

Emilie Flöge, designer and feminist, revolutionized Viennese fashion and inspired Gustav Klimt’s iconic patterns, including in "The Kiss."

Rogelio de Egusquiza, Tristan and Isolt (Death), 1910 via Google Arts Project

Taylor Hunt

The Myth of Tristan and Isolde Throughout Art H...

The chivalric tale of Tristan and Isolde has captivated artists and audiences for centuries, illustrating the enduring appeal of the timeless narrative.

Via artists' website

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.