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Body Tracks

Jesslyn Low

Body Fluids in Art: Blood

Explore the controversial and captivating world of art created with human and animal blood. This article delves into historical examples, controversy, and contemporary artists using blood as a medium. ti

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Madelyn Kenney

Black Cats in Art

From symbols of superstition and fear to sources of artistic inspiration and mystique, black cats have captivated our attention around all things superstitious.

Reading Pavillion, Jinhua Architecture Park, Herzog & de Meuron, Jihua, China, 2006. Photograph by Addison Godel via AnOther Magazine

Louise Irpino

What is Brutalism?

No other architectural style is more polarizing among laypeople and architects alike than brutalism. A style born out of utilitarianism, its mark is instantly recognizable with its towering, nondescript, yet...

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Lily Frye

An Analysis of Gustave Moreau's French Masterpi...

Gustave Moreau’s intrinsically eye-pleasing and complex paintings capture moments in time. From mythical gods to ancient kings, Moreau’s self-proclaimed title as a history painter captures human (and non-human) history.

Momento Mori

Taylor Hunt

Funerary Art

Funerary art offers a unique and captivating perspective on the human condition and our ceaseless fascination with the afterlife. The artistry that adorns graves, mausoleums, and memorial sites has served...

021 Gallery storefront, image courtesy of gallery website.

Rebecca Levenson

021 Gallery at Art Miami 2023

Your Miami Art Week won't be complete without visiting 021 Gallery at Art Miami from Daegu, South Korea with participating artists Jaeha Lyu, Sanghm Choi, seon ghi BAHK, Doyeon Gwon,...

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...

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Louise Irpino

The Nightmare Artist: Zdzisław Beksiński

Delve into the life and artwork of Polish painter Zdzisław Beksiński, known best for his dystopian, surrealist work.

Millie Brown

Jesslyn Low

Body Fluids in Art: Vomit

Explore these many artists' provocative use of vomit in art, examining its symbolism, impact, and grotesque unusuality to evoke strong emotions and commentary.

Miniature Western Town, 1962 with Disney characters, image courtesy of Rosella Parra

Rosella Parra

Ross Ward: The Mastermind Behind Tinkertown Museum

The Tinkertown Museum pays tribute to Ross J. Ward, a lifelong prolific artist known for his theme of “recycled folk art environment.” He made art from wooden carvings, collectibles, and...