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10 Famous Paintings by Henri Rousseau
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10 Famous Paintings by Henri Rousseau

17 October 2024 · 8 min read

Explore the fascinating world of Henri Rousseau’s art with our top ten picks, uncovering the surreal jungles, Parisian landscapes, and symbolic scenes that defined the self-ta...

10 Famous Paintings by Frida Kahlo

10 Famous Paintings by Frida Kahlo

9 October 2024 · 7 min read

Discover the raw emotion behind the revolutionary Mexican artist's most iconic paintings, capturing her struggles, passions, and indomitable spirit.

10 Must See Art Exhibitions in Autumn/Winter 2024

10 Must See Art Exhibitions in Autumn/Winter 2024

11 September 2024 · 5 min read

From timeless masterpieces to contemporary marvels, we’ve hand picked ten unmissable exhibitions across the country that promise to offer something...

Matisse's Final Years: The story behind the cutouts

Matisse's Final Years: The story behind the cutouts

2 September 2024 · 5 min read

Discover how the modern master turned physical limitation into creative inspiration, with our deep dive into his instantly recognisable collage pieces.

Kawase Hasui: Steve Jobs' Favourite Artist

Kawase Hasui: Steve Jobs' Favourite Artist

22 August 2024 · 4 min read

The early 20th century new wave artist that influenced the man who changed the world.

Monet's Greatest Work (or Greatest Muse?)

Monet's Greatest Work (or Greatest Muse?)

29 July 2024 · 6 min read

Was Monet's exquisite garden at Giverny a natural source of inspiration, or in fact a work of art in its own right?

10 Interior Design Styles You Should Know
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10 Interior Design Styles You Should Know

8 January 2024 · 5 min read

Classic looks, modern ideas, retro stylings and timeless interior concepts to get you started.

The Basics: Colour Theory
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The Basics: Colour Theory

13 December 2023 · 6 min read

Essential information for building coherent aesthetics.

Art Terms, Simplified
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Art Terms, Simplified

13 December 2023 · 8 min read

Expressionism? Giclée? Mid-century? Our straightforward glossary makes it simple.

Piet Mondrian: The Evolution of a Dutch Master
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Piet Mondrian: The Evolution of a Dutch Master

15 May 2023 · 4 min read

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.

The Bauhaus School: Principles, Aesthetics and Legacy

The Bauhaus School: Principles, Aesthetics and Legacy

10 May 2023 · 4 min read

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.

Van Gogh's Obsession With Japanese Woodblock Prints
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Van Gogh's Obsession With Japanese Woodblock Prints

9 May 2023 · 4 min read

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.