November 2025

The Dark Side of Voodoo Art
Voodoo art, sometimes spelled Vodou or Vodun depending on the region, remains one of the most misunderstood traditions in global religious…
Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw: Poland’s Hub of Excellence
The Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw was established in 1904, during a time when Poland was still partitioned and under…
Kawasaki: The History of its Art
At first glance, Kawasaki may appear to the outsider as merely a gray corridor between Tokyo and Yokohama—a place of warehouses,…
Drunk on Beauty: Wine’s Contribution to Art
Wine has played a central role in human culture since the ancient world, and artists have turned to it again and…
The Art of New Orleans Cemeteries
New Orleans is unlike any other city in America, and nowhere is that more evident than in its cemeteries. Locals call…
The Art of the Yamnaya: Burial Symbols, Metalwork & Steppe Legacy
Long before the rise of classical civilizations, long before the pyramids of Egypt or the temples of Greece, a mobile people…
Pena Palace: Sintra’s Romantic Icon
The site now occupied by the Pena National Palace was originally home to a modest Hieronymite monastery founded in 1503 under…
Biography: Adriaen Brouwer
Adriaen Brouwer was born in the small Flemish town of Oudenaarde in 1605 or 1606, during a time of both religious…
Surgical Art Through the Ages: Gruesome Yet Gripping
For centuries, artists have turned their gaze to the operating table, capturing scenes of surgery that range from deeply symbolic to…
Van Gogh’s Lost Portrait of Dr. Gachet: Mystery & Facts
Vincent van Gogh spent the final months of his life in the small French village of Auvers-sur-Oise, a short train ride…
Your Brand Colors Are Killing Your Business—Here’s Why
Your brand’s color palette is more than just a visual flourish—it’s a psychological weapon, a trust signal, and a business strategy…
La Mortella Gardens: Ischia’s Hidden Green Paradise
In 1946, British composer Sir William Walton left England in search of a peaceful retreat where he could work undisturbed. His…