April 2011

Biography: Guillaume Charlier
Guillaume Charlier, born on July 24, 1854, in Ixelles, Belgium, stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of Belgian sculpture…

Beirut: The History of its Art
There are cities whose identities are inextricably linked to their art. Then there is Beirut—a city where art does not simply…

Biography: Théo Van Rysselberghe
Théo Van Rysselberghe was a Belgian painter who lived from 1862 to 1926. He was born in Ghent, Belgium, on November…

Biography: Émile Antoine Bayard
Émile Antoine Bayard, a French artist and illustrator, was born on November 2, 1837, in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, France. He gained prominence…

Mao as an Artistic Statement: Edgy or Tone-Deaf?
Let’s talk about a recurring theme in art galleries and fashion stores that never fails to raise eyebrows: Mao Zedong, splashed…





