Female artists have historically been overlooked and ignored. However, the art world is making significant change, by shining the spotlight on women artists in group […]
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Birmingham artists celebrated in British Surrealism show
It’s 100 years since the birth of Surrealism. The weirdest art movement of the 20th century, it’s most commonly associated with Paris. Salvador Dali, Joan […]
Exhibition | Roberto Pagliarulo: ‘An Amalfi Dream’
In his 3rd solo show at Highgate Contemporary Art in London, Roberto Pagliarulo will exhibit 20 Italian landscape oil paintings and ink drawings, inspired by […]
Women in Art | 11 female artists to know past to present
The idea that female artists have been underrepresented in museums, galleries and art history writing is not new. Many of us are unfamiliar with a […]
Activist artists | 11 famous protest art examples
Once again, Banksy has stepped up, showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement, following the death of George Floyd in America. Banksy is as […]
13 Important Black Visual Artists Everyone Should Know
When we think of artists, our minds automatically jump to the likes of Andy Warhol, Vincent van Gogh, Barbara Hepworth and Leonardo da Vinci. Can […]
Inside London’s Brave New Art World
As lockdown lifts, the art world is beginning, tentatively and gradually, to re-open. In London, commercial galleries and auction houses are leading the way; many […]
Art History’s Heroes: from Hercules to hospital workers
This week my friend’s 5-year-old daughter drew him a picture. She was standing on a beach, and next to her was a nurse waving an […]
Gender in art history | 7 artists breaking gender stereotypes since 1600
Gender is in vogue in the contemporary art world. However, it’s not a new story. Since the beginnings of art history, gender has been an […]
Why is ‘Outsider Art’ selling for thousands today?
Outsider Artists. Today, they are winning over the art world. Once relegated to the margins of the market, Outsider Art has been embraced by dealers, […]