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Monday with Antonio Canova

Neoclassicism

The Minister of Beauty: Antonio Canova in 5 Sculptures

Antonio Canova was considered the greatest sculptor of his time. His sculptures fall into three categories: heroic compositions, compositions of...

Zuzanna Stańska 2 November 2026

Neoclassicism

Forgotten for Decades, Canova’s Giant Horse Is Back

Antonio Canova was the most famous European sculptor of the Neoclassical period. Best known today for the pristine perfection of his marble figures,...

Catriona Miller 2 November 2026

Review

Canova and His World—Breaking the Rules of Classical Art

Antonio Canova had an international practice and superstar status as a sculptor during his lifetime, but his works today can often seem bland and...

Catriona Miller 2 November 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Cupid and Psyche by Antonio Canova

A true gem of virtuosity, Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss is a marble sculpture made between 1787 and 1793 by Antonio Canova. The sculptor portrayed...

Montaine Dumont 2 November 2026

Sculpture

Cupid and Psyche: Love Story Through Sculpture

Cupid and Psyche, mythological characters immortalized in Metamorphoses by Apuleius, have been inspiring artists through the centuries. Sculptors...

Valeria Kumekina 2 November 2026

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Masterpiece Story: Self-Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Artemisia Gentileschi

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–c. 1656) was “one of the best Italian Baroque painters.” Despite this, you won’t find any of her works in...

Chris Dobson 1 November 2026

Caravaggio, The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, 1610, Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, Naples, Italy. Baroque

Caravaggio’s Last Painting: The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula

In May 1610, Caravaggio completed The Martyrdom of St Ursula. Two months later, he was dead. We investigate the story behind his last commission,...

Catriona Miller 1 November 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio

The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio depicts the moment Matthew turns away from tax collecting and toward Jesus. Caravaggio was a master of...

Guest Author 1 November 2026

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Masterpiece Story: Saint Anne

To the south of Egypt is the mysterious land of Nubia. It has a complex history due to the different states and religions that have occupied the...

James W Singer 1 November 2026

Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Saint George and the Dragon

There is a skirmish between the hero and the villain. Fabrics whip about, horse hoofs trample, and a dying scream erupts as Saint George slaughters...

James W Singer 1 November 2026

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Halloween QUIZ: Do You Know These Spooky Paintings?

Katerina Papouliou 31 October 2026

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QUIZ: Guess the American Women Artists

Theodore Carter 31 October 2026

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QUIZ: Contemporary Art Masterpieces

Carlotta Mazzoli 31 October 2026

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QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge About the Dutch Golden Age!

Ruxi Rusu 31 October 2026

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QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Michelangelo?

Anastasia Manioudaki 31 October 2026

A captivating painting illustrating a spider web alongside a spider woman with other creatures, symbolizing connection and fragility. Bizarre

Spooky Strokes: 10 Paintings for a Haunting Halloween

As autumn’s chill arrives, let’s explore some eerie and supernatural art for Halloween. We’ll showcase 10 artworks (paintings and...

Lisa Scalone 30 October 2026

Halloween costume. Left: Van Gogh and His Starry Night children costume. Left center: Ariel Adkins, Woman with a hat costume, 2017. Right center: Idigcrystals, Can’t Help Myself costume, 2022. Right: Ecce Homo costume. Art State of Mind

Best Artsy Halloween Costumes

It is the time of the year to get spooky. Do you have your Halloween costume ready? The following examples used their creativity to recreate famous...

Jimena Escoto 30 October 2026

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Art for Halloween: Roberto Comandante del Caos Diz, Story Twist, 2022. Artist's profile. Bizarre

Scary Monsters and Super Creeps for a Frightening Halloween!

Throughout the history of mankind, art has always been a window to the soul. We have witnessed ethereal beauty, magical nature, bizarre sceneries,...

Errika Gerakiti 30 October 2026

Bizarre

Goya’s 5 Scariest Caprichos for Halloween

Los Caprichos are some of the most disturbing of Francisco Goya’s works. A sharp critique of society and its values, there are plenty of monsters...

Edoardo Cesarino 30 October 2026

Bizarre

Halloween Special: Horror in Art

Horror isn’t an element only in movies or literature. Artists throughout the time have painted many repulsive and ghastly themes. For example, an...

Errika Gerakiti 30 October 2026

Literature

An American Poet: Eileen Myles

Eileen Myles, one of the defining voices of American poetry, is a New York writer whose conversational, fearless verse has shaped queer,...

Carlotta Mazzoli 29 October 2026

Pat passlof Painting

Pat Passlof: Painting, Community, and the Work of Making Space

Pat Passlof (1928–2011) occupies a distinctive place in the history of postwar American painting. A member of the downtown New York art world that...

Natalia Iacobelli 29 October 2026

Review

The Widow Van Gogh: The Woman Behind Vincent’s Fame

The story of Vincent van Gogh’s turbulent and tragically short life has been told and mythologized many times, in exhibitions, books, and on...

Catriona Miller 29 October 2026

Cats

Meet 13 Famous Artists and Their Cats (Cuteness Overload!)

So many great artists have shared one very special love: the love for cats. Here you will find 13 modern artists who loved their felines and have...

Zuzanna Stańska, Szymon Jocek 29 October 2026

Cats

Paw Prints: The Diversity of Cats in Japanese Art

From cute and exotic pets to monstrous, otherworldly creatures, cats in Japanese art appear in various forms and contexts. Let’s delve into the...

Iolanda Munck 29 October 2026

Cats

Black Cats in Art for Spooky Season

The enigmatic black cat, shrouded in mystery and often associated with magic and witchcraft, has a prominent role in the realm of art. Let’s...

Andreea Iancu 29 October 2026

Cats

Louis Wain and His Weird Cats

The British artist Louis Wain was a highly successful illustrator, mainly known for his humorous graphics of cats. His quirky feline pictures were...

Marta Wiktoria Bryll 29 October 2026

Cats

Can You Spot the Cat? Cats Hidden in Famous Paintings

I like cats and I’m sure that many of you do, too. A fascinating animal, the cat has earned itself an important place in culture, literature, and...

Marina Kochetkova 29 October 2026

Dine & Wine

Art History Inspired Birthday Cakes

Birthday cakes are an established tradition for many. Baking in itself is an art – a delicious one. So why have a cake that is only delicious? Make...

Vithória Konzen Dill 28 October 2026

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