August 2025

Artists Can’t Work Together—But When They Do, It’s Magic
For centuries, the image of the artist has often been that of the solitary genius—someone toiling away in private, guarding their…
10 Must-Do Experiences for Every True Art Lover
Visit the Great Halls of the Art World There’s a difference between scrolling past a picture of the Mona Lisa on…
Veils of the South: The History of Spanish Moss in Art
Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is one of the most instantly recognizable features of the Southern landscape, yet its role in art…
Love Story: Maurice Utrillo and Lucie Valore
Maurice Utrillo was born on December 26, 1883, in Montmartre, Paris, a neighborhood already steeped in artistic legend. His mother, the…
Baal in Art: From Ancient Myth to Modern Canvas
Baal, one of the most prominent gods of the ancient Near East, emerges in history as a storm, fertility, and war…
Artistic Wonders of Kolkata’s Great Botanical Garden
The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanical Garden in Kolkata isn’t just a place for scientists or tourists—it’s a natural masterpiece…
Inspiration: “Ophelia,” by John Everett Millais
John Everett Millais’ Ophelia (1851–1852) captures a singular moment of poetic and emotional devastation. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the painting illustrates…
Museum Guide: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
There is a moment—often right after one steps off Wilshire Boulevard—when the sensory overload of Los Angeles seems to pause. It’s…
Iceland: The History of its Art
Before Icelandic art found its way into museums and galleries, it was already inscribed in lava fields, glacial valleys, and volcanic…