September 2025

Inspiration: “Self-Portrait in Front of The Easel,” by Lovis Corinth
Lovis Corinth was born on July 21, 1858, in Tapiau, East Prussia—now Gvardeysk, Russia. His birth name was Franz Heinrich Louis…
Roman Military Barracks Wall Paintings: Art & Life
The Roman Empire is rightly known for its military might, precision, and discipline. But inside the utilitarian stone and timber barracks…
Warehouses or Wonders: Stadium Design in the 21st Century
Walk up to a modern stadium today and you might hesitate for a moment, asking yourself: am I at the home…
École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs: France’s Design Powerhouse
From its royal beginnings in the 18th century to its status today as one of France’s most prestigious design schools, the…
Texas: The History of its Art
The oldest known artworks in Texas are not in museums or private collections. They are etched and painted into the land…
Osaka: The History of its Art
The story of Osaka’s art begins long before the city bore that name, in a landscape of tidal flats, river mouths,…
Inside Civil War Battlefield Photography
The American Civil War (1861–1865) was the first conflict extensively documented through photography. Long before combat footage or live news broadcasts,…
“Chromophobia” by David Batchelor
Chromophobia by David Batchelor is a sharp, thought-provoking exploration of the cultural and aesthetic anxieties surrounding color in Western art, literature,…
Elongated Rock Figures of Tassili n’Ajjer, Algeria
Tassili n’Ajjer is a vast plateau in southeastern Algeria, covering around 28,000 square miles of sandstone cliffs and canyons. Situated near…
Kiki de Montparnasse: Muse of Parisian Modernism
Alice Ernestine Prin, who would later become known to the world as Kiki de Montparnasse, was born on October 2, 1901,…
Biography: Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Frederick Arthur Bridgman was born on November 10, 1847, in Tuskegee, Alabama. His father, Dr. Bridgman, practiced medicine and provided a…
How the Great Depression Shaped American Art
The 1920s marked an era of bold experimentation and growing financial opportunity for American artists. Following World War I, the U.S.…