The History of Art in Tbilisi
Tbilisi is not so much a city as it is a layered manuscript—an open palimpsest that reveals its older inscriptions even as new ones are written over them. Few cities in Eurasia…
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Art Collectives: Creative Republics or Group Think?
Imagine walking into a room buzzing with creativity, where every corner is a hive of artistic activity. Art collectives have long been celebrated as spaces where artists come together to share ideas,…
Biography: William Degouve de Nuncques
William Degouve de Nuncques, born on February 28, 1867, in Monthermé, Ardennes, France, is an intriguing figure in the Symbolist movement. Known for his ethereal nocturnal landscapes, Degouve de Nuncques’ works are…
The Impact of Globalization on Indigenous Art
Globalization, often celebrated for connecting the world, has profound impacts on indigenous art forms that are not always beneficial. Indigenous groups, with their rich cultural heritages, face significant challenges as they navigate…
The Ethics of AI in Art: Innovation or Plagiarism?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we create and perceive art, leading to a pivotal debate in the art world. As AI technologies create artworks that can rival human efforts, the art…
The Enchanted Forest Gathering
Prompt: “Create an image of a young maiden sitting under a massive oak tree deep within an enchanted forest. She wears a richly detailed medieval gown in hues of emerald and gold,…
Love Story: Marina Abramović and Ulay
Performance art isn’t just about spectacle; it’s about feeling, connection, and sometimes, heartbreak. Marina Abramović and Ulay are two artists whose lives and love stories were as powerful as the art they…
Biography: Niko Pirosmani
Niko Pirosmani remains one of the most fascinating figures in the history of art, not just in Georgia but across the world. Born into poverty and largely forgotten in his own time,…
Life Becomes Art: 10 Haunting Pompeii Scenes
In 79 AD, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was silenced forever by one of history’s most devastating natural disasters. When Mount Vesuvius erupted, it buried the city under a thick layer…
Vincent Van Gogh and the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Asylum
In the heart of Provence lies a structure as unassuming as it is historic: the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole “lunatic asylum.” It’s not a grand palace or a pivotal battleground, but for one of the…
Biography: Munkácsy Mihály
When we think of 19th-century Hungarian art (if we think of it at all), the name Munkácsy Mihály inevitably comes to mind. A towering figure in the realm of realism, his works…
Biography: Albert Ritzberger
In the grand orchestra of European art, amidst the cacophony of styles and the whirlwind of movements that marked the 19th and early 20th centuries, there existed a composer of the canvas,…
