The Unbelievable Story of Killer Rabbits in Medieval Manuscripts
If you’ve ever watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you probably remember the scene when the vicious killer bunny (which, as we remember,...
Zuzanna Stańska 2 September 2024
Animals
The Lady with the Dog: Meaning of Dogs in Women’s Portraits
The Lady with the Dog is a title that I borrowed from Chekhov’s short story. While Chekhov’s story revolves around an affair, in the realm of...
Joanna Kaszubowska 26 August 2024
Puppies, Doggies and Pugs in Art (For Dog Lovers Only!)
Dogs are man’s best friends. And if that man happens to be a painter or a sitter for a painting, their four-legged friends must be included in them...
Magda Michalska, Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 26 August 2024
Jeff Koons and His Balloon Dogs
What do Jeff Koons, Jay Z, Christie’s, and clowns have in common? Balloon dogs. Koons is a controversial figure in the contemporary art world,...
Zuzanna Stańska 26 August 2024
Masterpiece Story: Parakeets and Goldfish Bowl by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Parakeets and Goldfish Bowl is a masterpiece of Tiffany and American Art Nouveau. It expresses Tiffany’s zeal towards the pursuit of...
James W Singer 25 August 2024
How Did Dogs Look Like in the Past? Old Dog Breeds in Paintings
When we see a dog in a painting, we always try to guess which breed it is. Motivated by this curiosity we have selected some works that show...
Dévra Taboada 23 August 2024
Great Artists’ Dachshund Muses
Did you know that some of the world’s most celebrated artists and performers have been dachshund owners? This extensive list of elite creatives...
Maya M. Tola 23 August 2024
The Story of Damien Hirst’s Famous Shark
This shark is considered the iconic work of British art from the 1990s and has become a symbol of Britart worldwide. It was funded by Charles Saatchi...
Zuzanna Stańska 12 August 2024
Cats in Chinese Art
Who doesn’t love cats? Check out these cute and cuddly house cats, ferocious lions, and majestic tigers, created by Chinese...
Rucha Vijay Bodas 8 August 2024
Can You Spot the Cat? Cats Hidden in Famous Paintings
I like cats and I’m sure that many of you do, too. A fascinating animal, the cat has earned itself an important place in culture, literature, and...
Marina Kochetkova 8 August 2024
The Sacred Cats of Ancient Egypt
The Ancient Egyptians revered cats of all kinds and honored them in their art. From servals to the mighty lion, cats were seen as powerful forces for...
Sarah Mills 8 August 2024
Louis Wain and His Weird Cats
The British artist Louis Wain was a highly successful illustrator, mainly known for his humorous graphics of cats. His quirky feline pictures were...
Marta Wiktoria Bryll 8 August 2024
