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Rembrandt's 'Night Watch' is put in place at the Rijksmuseum during 'Operation Night Watch.' Remko de Waal/ANP/AFP via Getty Images

Madelyn Kenney

Art and True Crime

"The Night Watch" (1642) is one of Rembrandt’s most famous paintings depicting the Militia Company of District II in the Netherlands. It has received multiple names due to the darkened...

Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels by Jean Fouquet. Photograph: Heritage Images/Getty Images via The Guardian

Jesslyn Low

Body Fluids in Art: Breast Milk

Explore the intersection of art and breastfeeding through various artworks created with breastmilk. Highlights include multimedia projects, performances, and provocative exhibits addressing societal views and the experiences of breastfeeding mothers.

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Lily Frye

Siegfried Zademack's Otherworldly Paintings

Siegfried Zademack, a 'fantastic-surreal' painter, blends supernatural themes with influences from European art and Mannerism. His art critiques and intertwines various historical, religious, and cultural references, creating haunting, thought-provoking pieces.

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Louise Irpino

The Artistic Roots of Sonny Angel

This article details the underlying historical parallels behind Sonny Angels’ cherubic virality and their connection with the beloved Kewpie character.

Nostalgic Art

Lily Frye

Nostalgic Art

Long-forgotten art from your childhood has now resurfaced. Artists like Bill Braun and Cesar Santander capture nostalgia for the 90s and early 2000s.

Cincinnati Union Terminal Rotunda, image via wikimedia-EEJCC

Emma Segrest

Art Deco: A Timeless Aesthetic

Delve into the timeless charm of Art Deco: its history, defining architecture, and enduring influence on contemporary design from the 1920s to the present.

Julia Chiang, Spit Sweat Shhh, 2019 via Mutual Art (rotated)

Jesslyn Low

Body Fluids in Art: Spit and Sweat

Here’s a comprehensive look at how various artists have used spit and sweat as their medium and in their work to push artistic and social boundaries.

The Anthropology by Marie Mountson via Saatchi Art

Madelyn Kenney

Art and Anthropology

Take a glimpse into our past, intertwining art with significant anthropological finds like Lucy and the Cheddar Man to explore human evolution and emotional bonds. It reflects on how artistic...

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Emma Segrest

Can An Artist Make A Livable Wage?

Explore the challenges and aspirations of modern artists in this article, highlighting the stark reality of the 'starving artist' myth, the pursuit of passion over stability, and the evolving landscape...

Feature image: Ohhh … Alright …, 1964 via WAMU courtesy of the Estate of Roy Lichtenseuin

Lily Frye

The Evolution of Pop Art

Explore the dynamic evolution of pop art, from its roots in the 1950s to its modern-day influence, in our comprehensive article on this iconic art movement.