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Bad But Beautiful: the Enduring Appeal of Caravaggio
Why is it we can't get enough of Caravaggio, a man known as much for his violent life as for his beautiful art?
Catriona Miller
Jun 23, 20245 min read


Making Ends Meet as a Portrait Artist in Nigeria
Solomon Sarki is a portrait and realist artist with love for pastel and charcoal paintings.
kennethonwurah75
May 22, 20243 min read

Creativity in Spades: A Conversation with Metal Artists Adams Crafty Creations
An interview with Western North Carolina metal artists Adams Crafty Creations.
Sarah Hajkowski
Apr 21, 20244 min read


Stopmotion: Where Imagination and Insanity Converge
Stopmotion portrays the chaos of artistry through Ella, a troubled animator whose journey defies the lines between fiction & reality.
Gokul KP
Apr 19, 20244 min read


When Art and Protest Collide
Art has increasingly become the target of protest. Is cultural vandalism ever justified?
Catriona Miller
Apr 13, 20245 min read

Was Defacing the Balfour Painting an Effective Form of Activism for the Pro-Palestine Movement?
By Dea Fejzullahu Recent events have reignited discussions surrounding the enduring legacy of the Balfour Declaration, prompting...
Dea Fejzullahu
Apr 11, 20243 min read


Writing and Pictures: The Best Literature about Art
From current best-sellers to nineteenth century classics, here are some of the best books about art
Catriona Miller
Mar 16, 20244 min read

The Bible of Settler Colonial Caste Systems
Explore the deep-rooted connection between settler colonialism and the language of genocide in this compelling essay.
rabhelanimguni
Feb 11, 20244 min read

Art and our salvation from the ravages of conflict
While news media generates ideology-informed stories during conflict, literature tells stories of beauty and paradise in the absence of war.
rabhelanimguni
Jan 4, 20245 min read
Ink and Solace: The Comfort of Literary Escapes
I have come to realise in the solitude of a good book, I find sanctuary for introspection and self-discovery.
Chao Shete
Dec 22, 20233 min read


How Artists Gave the Three Wise Men a Makeover
No-one can resist a party and everyone loves a bit of bling, especially at Christmas. This is how paintings of the Wise Men went wild.
Catriona Miller
Dec 14, 20234 min read


Why Frans Hals' ‘The Laughing Cavalier’ is No Joke
Tae a fresh look at Frans Hals' most famous painting 'The Laughing Cavalier'
Catriona Miller
Nov 12, 20234 min read


Delhi Opulence: A DAG Exhibition on the Delhi Durbars and the Tapestry of Delhi
In late September, The Delhi Art Gallery (DAG) opened its doors to an excellently curated exhibition of the three Delhi durbars.
Devanshi Panda
Nov 2, 20233 min read


Richard Adeola On Queer Expression through Painting
Richard Adeola is a Nigerian artist and painter who focuses on exploring Queer expression through art.
Olanrewaju Oluwafemi Damzy
Oct 30, 20234 min read


Walter Lobyn Hamilton Spins Albums Into Art: A Review of What I Have You Have
Welcon Dominique reviews of Walter Lobyn Hamilton's 'What I Have You Have' exhibition
weldondominique
Oct 13, 20234 min read


Playwright Abby Auman on splatter, risk-taking and the importance of intimate, live theatre
This October sees the world premiere of The Splatter Play, a messy spectacle written by Abby Auman and directed by Jess Johnson.
Sarah Hajkowski
Oct 8, 20238 min read


Looting Legacies: The British Museum’s Stolen Treasures
Nightmare at the British Museum: missing treasure and renewed calls to repatriate stolen objects.
Chao Shete
Oct 7, 20233 min read


Autumn Art: The Best Shows Around the UK
September is change-over month in galleries across the country. Here is the pick of the up-coming exhibitions across the UK.
Catriona Miller
Oct 2, 20234 min read


The Three of Us
The Three Of Us is a painting collection which looks at the desire for stability and affection during a time where this had been taken away.
eratomag
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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