IB Art Exhibition
After spending many grueling hours in the art room, the IB art students’ exhibition finally came to fruition on April 12. The gallery…
Author: Valentina Bossetti
A Brief Look at the Portrayal of Cats in Art
A few weeks ago was Saint Patrick’s day, a religious and cultural holiday that celebrates the death of the patron saint of Ireland….
Neanderthals: The Misunderstood Species
You might have heard someone being called a “neanderthal”, as a form of an insult; however, research conducted by paleolithic archeologists in the…
The Artist Who Confronted the Brutal History of the Third Reich
Born during the final months of World War II in Donaueschingen, Germany, Anselm Kiefer belongs to the generation of Germans who dealt with…
Renowned Artist Kim Jung Gi Pronounced Dead
In early October, the death of South Korean illustrator Kim Jung Gi made headlines and shattered the art world. Kim’s US agent stated…
The Overlooked Story of the “Real” Ophelia
Chosen one day from obscurity for her unique beauty, her red hair and porcelain skin are what made her a renowned icon of…
Rene Magritte: Surrealism with No Inherent Meaning
Magritte, René. “The Son of Man.” 1964. A few days ago, as I was walking down the street, I was taken aback by…
The Science Behind Smells: The Power of Our Physical Senses
Our sense of smell is an ability we take for granted. Did you know that through olfaction, we are able to detect at…
The Strange Phenomenon of the Anti-Vax Movement
Protests against vaccines at Sydney, Australia. February 2021. Ever since the world has been introduced to COVID-19 vaccines, the swarm of anti-vaxxers has…