An artist and their muse are a tandem that has existed for as long as art itself. However, muses are more than mythical beings, beautiful metaphors, or faceless objects of affection without autonomy of their own. Today,...

Some called them blasphemous, while others thought of them as masterpieces that forever changed the course of art history. Christian religious artwork attempting to expand outside of the rigid traditions was often criticized by the clergy and...

Nel, an art gallery based in Cape Town, always does a great job at introducing the audience to subversive themes and challenging their perspective through art. This September, the gallery will hold a new...

Have you ever wondered why artists choose to work with certain materials? For Claudio Parentela, an established artist from Italy, this choice is very much driven by symbolism. A chaotic clash of influences, ideas, and feelings, his...

The story of one of the most outrageous art-related crimes that have happened in recent years goes back to 2022. In February last year, the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) announced its new exhibit...

Art challenges are all the rage on today’s social media: they help build communities, improve skills, and get your work out there. Many artists experience something called art block, a state when one cannot bring themselves to...