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Art history, like any field of study, is not immune to the influences of societal and cultural biases, often reflected in the portrayal and interpretation of art. Whitewashing and blackwashing are two…
To enter Auckland’s art history honestly, one must begin before Auckland—before the name, before the plan, before the city existed in any colonial imagination. Tāmaki Makaurau, “the isthmus desired by many,” was…
Imagine walking into a museum, expecting to see a world-renowned masterpiece, only to find an empty frame. What happened? The world of art theft is filled with such moments, where history’s most…
José Gutiérrez Solana (1886–1945), a Spanish painter and writer, left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Spain during a period of profound societal and artistic change. Born on February 6,…
Cot was born in Bédarieux, Hérault, and initially studied at l’Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse before going to Paris. He studied under Leon Cogniet, Alexandre Cabanel and William-Adolphe Bouguereau. In 1863 he…
Ah, De Stijl, a movement that emerged in the early 20th century like a gust of fresh wind, sweeping across the artistic landscape of Europe. Let’s go on a journey through the…
The first art of Alaska was not made to hang on walls or be admired in galleries, but to carry memory, mark the sacred, and bind people to an environment that demanded…
Modern art often polarizes opinion like no other form of expression. Some view it as the pinnacle of creative freedom and cultural commentary, while others dismiss it as incomprehensible or even fraudulent.…
Hans Rudolf “H.R.” Giger (1940–2014), a Swiss surrealist artist and designer, left an indelible mark on the world of contemporary art, particularly in the realm of science fiction and horror. Born on…
Isabella Stewart was born in New York City on April 14, 1840, the daughter of wealthy linen-merchant David Stewart and Adelia Smith Stewart. She grew up in Manhattan. From age five to…
Signac experimented with various media. As well as oil paintings and watercolors he made etchings, lithographs, and many pen-and-ink sketches composed of small, laborious dots. The Neo-Impressionists influenced the next generation: Signac…
Dresden is a city suspended between grandeur and tragedy, opulence and resilience. Nestled along the banks of the Elbe River in eastern Germany, Dresden has often been referred to as the “Florence…