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….
Category: Creative Arts
Oh No, Michelangelo!: School Director Fired After Sixth Graders are Shown “David” at School
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, commonly known as Michelangelo, was an Italian Renaissance artist and sculptor who is widely regarded as one of…
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…
Elton John, Music Collaborations, and the Legitimacy of Pop in the Music Industry
Despite its name, popular music as a genre is widely disregarded as a less artistic form of musical expression. In contrast to soulful…
An Eccentric Take on Nature
After a dull, daunting year a burst of colourful sculptures have recently invaded New York’s botanical garden. Yayoi Kusama, 92 year old Japanese…
Art Forgery: The Simple Concept of Roman Spectroscopy
What is an alleged crime title that comes across as sophisticated and esoteric? The answer is art forgery. Why? Because not only does…