Alfred Pellan

Taking painting from an aesthetic practice to a philosophical one, Mondrian distilled the ideas of his predecessors to show the world a radical new direction for the future of art.

For over 100 years, Bauhaus has been at the forefront of contemporary art and design, not only for its visual style, but for the moral philosophies that drove it.

The Dutch post-Impressionist painter remains one of the most celebrated artists in Western history. But to understand his inimitable style, we have to look further East.

If you’ve spent any time browsing Japanese artwork on the internet, you will have no doubt seen Matsumoto Hoji’s notorious frog prints. But who is he?