Art in Times of Crisis: Exploitative or Essential?
In the quiet corridors of the Louvre, the Mona Lisa stared out at an empty room during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Museums worldwide had shuttered their doors, and galleries pivoted…
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Street Art Is Destroying Our Cities: An Unchecked Epidemic
Street art is often praised as a bold form of self-expression, but in reality, it is contributing to the slow destruction of our cities. What once existed in hidden alleyways or abandoned buildings has now spread to every street corner, overtaking public spaces without regard for property rights or community standards. The colorful murals and…
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Biography: Jean-François Raffaëlli
Jean-François Raffaëlli (1850–1924), a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor, played a pivotal role in the late 19th-century French art scene, contributing to the evolving artistic movements of the time. Born on April…
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Love Story: Norman Rockwell and Mary Barstow
When you think of Norman Rockwell, vivid images of Americana likely spring to mind: the small-town charm, the everyday heroes, the quintessential moments of mid-20th century American life. Yet, behind these iconic…
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18th Century Women Artists: the Forgotten Geniuses
The history of art has long been painted with a male-dominated brush. For centuries, many believed that the 18th century, in particular, was a time when women were sidelined, their talents hidden…
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Biography: Käthe Kollwitz
Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945), a German artist, printmaker, and sculptor, stands as one of the most powerful and compassionate voices in the history of modern art. Born on July 8, 1867, in Königsberg,…
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Biography: Henry Fuseli
Henry Fuseli, born Johann Heinrich Füssli on February 7, 1741, in Zürich, Switzerland, was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer best known for his works that bridge the realms of Neoclassicism and…
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Inspiration: “On The Way to School,” by Emile Claus
From 1869 to 1874, Claus trained at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts with, amongst others, the landscape painter Jacob Jacobs. During his training, Claus attracted the attention of and found favour with the local…
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Biography: Thomas Eakins
Thomas Eakins (1844–1916), an American realist painter, sculptor, photographer, and teacher, stands as a central figure in the development of American art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on…
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The Art Bog’s Hall of Fame: Class of 2021
Welcome back to the most anticipated event in our calendar, the grand unveiling of this year’s entrants into The Art Bog Hall of Fame! Every year since 2003, we’ve embarked on the…
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Horror Vacui, The Terrifying Fear of Emptiness in Art
Ever walked into a room so cluttered you felt like the walls were closing in? The chaos, the overwhelming density of objects, the feeling that there’s no escape from the busyness—it’s more…
