Eerie Paintings of Franz Sedlacek
Franz Sedlacek is one of the most important Austrian painters of the interwar period. His paintings portray the darkness, oppressiveness, and...
Errika Gerakiti 31 October 2024
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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 31 October 2024
Beautiful and Scary: Illustrations for Poe’s Horror Stories by Harry Clarke
Harry Clarke was an Irish stained glass artist and book illustrator. He made notable works in both fields but somehow his stained glass works are a...
Marija Canjuga 31 October 2024
Art from Horror Movies: Japanese Woodblocks of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
For centuries, gore has been part of the culture in Japan, rooted in its history. Its representation is very common in woodblock engraving pictures.
Sofia Rodriguez Cuevas 31 October 2024
Jóannis Kristiansen: The Impressionist of the Land of Maybe
We all have heard about and admired impressionists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, and Berthe Morisot. Even if you are not an art...
Theresa Kohlbeck Jakobsen 30 October 2024
Painting Bordighera: From Monet’s Canvases to Call Me By Your Name
Italy experienced a significant cinematic milestone when it was selected as the backdrop for the film Call Me By Your Name (2017, dir. Luca...
Helena Pereira 30 October 2024
Snowy Siberian Winter in Konstantin Korovin’s Eyes
If one thinks of winter in Siberia, one usually imagines loads of snow, fur hats, and hip flasks filled with some warming drink. What was winter like...
Magda Michalska 30 October 2024
Olga Wisinger-Florian: The Queen of Flower Paintings from Vienna’s Golden Age
For a long time the memory of Viennese flower painter Olga Wisinger-Florian slumbered underneath a duvet of withered petals. Who knew that it was she...
Kero Fichter 30 October 2024
Discover Camille Pissarro’s Unknown Origins: St Thomas Island in the Caribbean Sea
Camille Pissarro, one of the most famous impressionist painters, was born on St. Thomas island in 1830. The exotic island inspired much of his...
Zuzanna Stańska 30 October 2024
The Scary Dr. Caligari: German Expressionism and Horror Movies
Expressionism is a movement with many branches. It inspired various artists and each one of them embraced it differently. Above all, it encouraged...
Errika Gerakiti 29 October 2024
10 Women of the Dutch Golden Age
The art produced during the Dutch Golden Age is known for its beautiful genre scenes, landscapes, and still lifes. However, the artists associated...
Lauren Kraut, Nicole Ganbold 28 October 2024
Elizabeth Blackadder’s Cozy Cats
The delicate cat paintings of Scottish artist Elizabeth Blackadder are an absolute delight. Take a closer look at her feline friends!
Candy Bedworth 28 October 2024
