5 Artists Who Likely Suffered From Syphilis
Also known as the French disease or great pox, syphilis was a common sexually transmitted disease in Europe in the 1800s. In fact, 10-15% of...
Kelly Hill 11 June 2024
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Blood in (and as) Art
One of the first known expressions of human creativity, the Lascaux cave paintings, were created with blood, a material that has remained significant...
Kaena Daeppen 10 June 2024
Art in Saltburn – The Influence of Art on the Film
The filmmaker and writer, Emerald Fennell, following the success of her debut film, showcases her keen eye for art in her latest movie Saltburn.
Sandra Juszczyk 10 June 2024
All the Art in Harry Potter Films
The Harry Potter franchise is known for its magical narrative and captivating characters… but its films also have subtle nods to art...
Anna Ingram 10 June 2024
All Louvre Masterpieces from Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s APES**T Video Explained
The famous music video shows Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the Louvre Museum in Paris. There are shots of them standing in front of the Mona Lisa wearing...
Zuzanna Stańska 10 June 2024
Paintings in The Accountant Movie
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Sarah Mills 10 June 2024
Luncheon of the Boating Party in the Movie Amélie
The best of all partnerships is the one within the Arts. Among so many worthy examples, we would like to tell you about the painting Luncheon of the...
Giordana Goretti 10 June 2024
Masterpiece Story: Simplon Pass: The Lesson by John Singer Sargent
Many people know John Singer Sargent for his beautiful oil paintings of turn-of-the-century high society. However, he also made many lovely...
Alexandra Kiely 9 June 2024
Art in Film: Mrs Lowry & Son
Chris Dobson reviews 'Mrs Lowry and Son', an upcoming film about the English artist L. S. Lowry and his elderly mother.
Chris Dobson 9 June 2024
Paris Salon: 101 on France’s First Public Exhibition
If you were an artist in the 19th century, you probably dreamed of having your painting in the Paris Salon. Simply put, this exhibition was the most...
Jimena Escoto 9 June 2024
Masterpiece Story: Nonchaloir (Repose) by John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent’s Nonchaloir (Repose) is a masterpiece of American Impressionism. It explores a poetic moment of aristocratic...
James W Singer 9 June 2024
Masterpiece Story: Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent
Lady Agnew of Lochnaw is a masterpiece by John Singer Sargent. It portrays a Victorian woman in a bold, modern manner. Sargent combined masterful...
James W Singer 9 June 2024
